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Reading Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students read graphs and charts to interpret results. In this algebra activity, students interpret bar, line and pictographs. They draw conclusions and make predicitons based on these charts.
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Weather Tools

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore Earth science by participating in a weather identification activity. In 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

For Teachers 1st
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

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore the concept of sampling techniques. In this sampling techniques instructional activity, students identify possible sources of bias in situations such as phone polls, supermarket surveys, and drawing names from a phone...
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How Do You Rate?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders make a graph. In this pulse rate lesson plan, 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...
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The Correlation Between Human Population Growth and Dwindling Natural Resources

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders predict human population growth.  In this instructional activity, 8th graders discuss the length of time needed to double the human population, work in groups to chart population growth and predict population growth...
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Will Exams Be Cancelled?

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
If the flu outbreak continues, exams will have to be canceled. Investigate the properties of exponential and logarithmic functions. In this algebra lesson, students use the TI to examine and differentiate between exponential growth and...
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Watts Up Doc?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the wattage of a light bulb using math. In this algebra lesson, students find the inverse square of given parameter. They work in groups collecting and analyzing data.
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An Introduction to Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils investigate the growth and decay of an exponential function. In 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

For Teachers 9th - 11th
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

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students 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.  Students...
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Class of 2000 - Student Loans

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils 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. Pupils identify methods to fund the budgets and discuss...
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What are the Odds

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students predict the-outcome of an event. For 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

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Learners 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

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the volume of prisms and cylinders. In 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

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine statistics by completing a skateboard measuring activity. In this flex instructional activity, students define what skateboard "flex" refers to and identify the proper method of measuring flex by conducting an experiment...
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Perplexing Patterns

For Teachers 7th
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

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students measure to the nearest centimeter, and predict the frequency of an event. In this statistics lesson plan, students participate in a simulation of a parachute jump competition by making paper Whirlybirds, and then dropping them...
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Canada's Climate: Temperature and Rainfall Variations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze data about various climates in Canada. In 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

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars explore the concept of algebra in real world situations. In this economics lesson, students design, plan, run, and evaluate a small business. Young scholars will create a product, market the product, and try to make a profit.
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Topic 2: Graphing 2-Variable Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore the concept of 2-variable equations and expressions. In this 2-variable equation and expression lesson plan, students translate 2-variable word problems into 2-variable equations and expressions.
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Binomial Distribution

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of binomial distribution. In this binomial distribution lesson, students perform binomial distributions on a number of problems in this lecture lesson. Students find the mean and variance of binomial...
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Equally Likely and Unequally Likely Outcomes

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students explore probability.  In this statistics/probability lesson, students compare experimental and theoretical probability and use experimental probability to make predictions and conjectures.  Students explore the...

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