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Willow Tree

Equations of a Line

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Each form of a linear equation has its purpose — pupils just have to find it. Building on the previous instructional activity in the series, learners examine point-slope and standard form. Using point-slope form, pupils write the...
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MENSA Education & Research Foundation

Probably Probability

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Reinforce the concept of probability with a series of lessons highlighting the idea of likelihood, probability formulas, relative frequency, outcomes, and event predictions. The collection is made up of four lessons offering informative...
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Odell Education

Nonlinear Systems of Equations

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Explore nonlinear systems through graphs and algebra. High schoolers begin by examining the different types of quadratic functions and their possible intersections. They then use algebraic methods to solve systems containing various...
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Teach Engineering

Searching for Bigfoot and Others Like Him

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Individuals create a GIS data layer in Google Earth that displays information about where one might find seven different cryptids. The class members research to find data on cryptid sightings they can include in their data...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Rhombus

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a very brief look at the rhombus, which is a quadrilateral shape with four equal sides. Features include a JavaSketchpad that allows you to manipulate the shape.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Minor

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains what a minor is relative to matrix manipulations and gives insight on how to use the program "Mathmatica" involving minors.
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Other

Math and Science Activity Center: The Element Carbon

For Students 9th - 10th
Allotropes of carbon are described, and 3D models that can be manipulated are included for diamond, carbon, and fullerenes.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Math World: Matrix Multiplication

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explains how to perform matrix multiplication, including how to perform products on two block matrices. Also has links to related topics.
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American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Lorenz Attractor Periodic Orbits

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Simulation of a Lorenz attractor which is shaped like a butterfly. Manipulate the image and observe from all sides as the orbits about two fixed points are drawn.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Slates, Slide Rules and Software

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you learn to calculate using a 7-foot-long slide rule? Did you learn about the properties of numbers using brightly colored Cuisenaire rods? Ever wonder who invented the graph paper you used in geometry class? Go back to the...

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