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Reading Graphs
Students read graphs and charts to interpret results. In this algebra lesson, students interpret bar, line and pictographs. They draw conclusions and make predicitons based on these charts.
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Weather Tools
Students explore Earth science by participating in a weather identification activity. For this scientific instrument lesson, students identify several weather related tools such as the weather vane, thermometer and rain gauge. Students...
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Wonderful Watermelons
First graders explore watermelons and collect and sort their seeds. In this watermelons lesson plan, 1st graders read the story Down By The Bay and then weigh, measure, collect seeds, sort, and eat their watermelon.
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Designing Samples/Simple Random Samples
Young scholars explore the concept of sampling techniques. In this sampling techniques lesson, students identify possible sources of bias in situations such as phone polls, supermarket surveys, and drawing names from a phone book. Young...
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How Do You Rate?
Fifth graders make a graph. In this pulse rate lesson, 5th graders estimate their pulse and record it. Students measure their pulse while at rest and after physical activity and record it. Students use the internet to graph their results...
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The Correlation Between Human Population Growth and Dwindling Natural Resources
Eighth graders predict human population growth. In this lesson, 8th graders discuss the length of time needed to double the human population, work in groups to chart population growth and predict population growth in the...
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Will Exams Be Cancelled?
If the flu outbreak continues, exams will have to be canceled. Investigate the properties of exponential and logarithmic functions. For this algebra lesson, students use the TI to examine and differentiate between exponential growth and...
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Watts Up Doc?
Students examine the wattage of a light bulb using math. In this algebra instructional activity, students find the inverse square of given parameter. They work in groups collecting and analyzing data.
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An Introduction to Functions
Pupils investigate the growth and decay of an exponential function. For this algebra lesson, students apply properties of exponent solve problems. They identify any patterns they see in the graphs.
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Charting a New Course
Students calculate the distance they will travel. In this geometry lesson, students use the TI and CBL system to make calculation of a certain path. They explore geography by calculating distances between different areas as it relates to...
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Lines of Best Fit
Students explore the concept of line of best fit. In this line of best fit lesson, students find lines of best fit in examples about riding your bike home from school and dentistry. Students find two data points and find the line of best...
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Tables, Charts and Graphs
Young scholars examine a science journal to develop an understanding of graphs in science. In this data analysis lesson, students read an article from the Natural Inquirer and discuss the meaning of the included graph. Young...
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Class of 2000 - Student Loans
Students determine how they will finance their postsecondary education. In this student loan lesson, students create spreadsheets that help them budget their first year of college. Students identify methods to fund the budgets and...
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What are the Odds
Students predict the-outcome of an event. In this algebra lesson, students compare and contrast the probability of an event occurring. They calculate the odds of a simple event and make estimation.
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What Are The Chances
Students calculate the probability of an event occurring. In this probability lesson, students differentiate between independent, dependent or compound events. They find the range of the data.
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Volumes of Prisms and Cylinders
Students calculate the volume of prisms and cylinders. For this geometry lesson, students are give part of the formula, and must calculate the missing parts. They use 80% accuracy for their dimensions.
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Skateboard Flex
Students examine statistics by completing a skateboard measuring activity. In this flex activity, students define what skateboard "flex" refers to and identify the proper method of measuring flex by conducting an experiment with pennies...
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Perplexing Patterns
Seventh graders identify and find missing patterns. In this algebra lesson, 7th graders investigate numbers and sequences and complete the pattern. They make a chart and discuss similarities and differences.
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Whirlybirds
Pupils measure to the nearest centimeter, and predict the frequency of an event. In this statistics lesson, students participate in a simulation of a parachute jump competition by making paper Whirlybirds, and then dropping them towards...
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Canada's Climate: Temperature and Rainfall Variations
Learners analyze data about various climates in Canada. For this data analysis and climate lesson, students use Canada Year Book 1999 to complete a worksheet and make connections between precipitation and temperature in different climates.
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Algebra I Project: Make Your Own Business
Students explore the concept of algebra in real world situations. In this economics lesson plan, students design, plan, run, and evaluate a small business. Students will create a product, market the product, and try to make a profit.
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Topic 2: Graphing 2-Variable Linear Equations
Students explore the concept of 2-variable equations and expressions. In this 2-variable equation and expression lesson, students translate 2-variable word problems into 2-variable equations and expressions.
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Binomial Distribution
Students explore the concept of binomial distribution. In this binomial distribution instructional activity, students perform binomial distributions on a number of problems in this lecture instructional activity. Students find the mean...
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Equally Likely and Unequally Likely Outcomes
Learners explore probability. In this statistics/probability lesson, students compare experimental and theoretical probability and use experimental probability to make predictions and conjectures. Learners explore the...