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What is Log?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians differentiate between logs and natural logs in this algebra lesson. They solve functions and logarithmic functions. Learners also graph and rewrite the exponential and log functions.
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Classifying Polygons

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders participate in a polygon hunt.  In this polygon lesson, 7th graders examine how polygons are alike and different.  Students create a Venn diagram and label the sorting circles.  Students work in cooperative...
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Optimization

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners identify the critical points to a function. In this calculus lesson, students perform optimization of functions. They use the TI to create a visual of the graph.
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Epsilon-Delta Window Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph functions and analyze them. For this calculus lesson, students define limit formally using Epsilon-Delta. They use the TI to graph the function and analyze it.
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A Tale of Two Lines

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph systems of equation. In this calculus lesson, students graph their lines on a TI calculator. They identify the point of intersection and the type of solution.
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Basic Limits

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners calculate the limits of functions. In this calculus lesson plan, students find the left and right handed limits of different functions. They use the Ti Navigator to drag the function around as they study limits.
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Critical Points

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners identify critical points on a graph. In this calculus lesson, students graph their equations on the TI calculator. They zoom in and out to identify the critical points.
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Symmetric Secant

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Mathematicians use a symmetric secant line to prove the derivative at a point. In this trigonometry lesson, students create secant lines on the navigator to analyze the derivative. They move the lines around and make observations.
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Definite Integral

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate the intervals represented by a function in this calculus lesson. They decide what interval of the function will be positive, negative or zero. They are then given graphs of functions and asked to analyze it.
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Solids of Revolution - Disks

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians solve the volume using the disk method in this calculus activity. They revolve a graph around the x-axis and calculate the volume. They use the TI to see the revolving around the x-axis and create a virtual cross...
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The First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solve problems using the fundamental theorem. For this calculus lesson, learners solve problems using theorems and proving theorems. They derive the fundamental theorem as they study it.
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The Second Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Young scholars investigate the fundamental theorem of calculus. In this calculus lesson, students derive the fundamental theorem of calculus. They differentiate between the first and second theorem.
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Exponential Functions and the Natural Logarithm

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Students solve exponential and log functions. In this algebra lesson, students graph natural log and logarithmic functions. They compare and contrast between logs and the exponential graphs. 
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Taylor Polynomial Examples

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers graph Taylor polynomials. In this calculus lesson, students relate accuracy of a Taylor polynomial to the degree of the equation. They graph their polynomials using the TI calculator.
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Families of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners use sliders to change the parameters of functions and examine how shifting parameters affects a graph. They identify the parameters of functions, find vertical and horizontal stretches, then calculate the scale factor and other...
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Multiplicity of Zeros of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils identify the multiplicity of exponents as they graph polynomials. They write equations for a function given the zeros of the function and work backwards from solving equations.
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Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers, with the assistance of their TI-84 Plus / TI-83 Plus calculators, explore and assess the connections between an accumulation function, one defined by a definite integral, and the integrand. They summarize that the...
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Riemann Rectangle Errors

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students calculate the area under a curve. In this calculus lesson plan, students integrate the function to find the area under the curve. They use the Ti to create a visual of the graph.
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Triangle Midsegment

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to calculate the length and midsegments of triangles. High schoolers differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. They create a spreadsheet with their findings.
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Area Measures and Right Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your class will investigate the relationship among different triangles. This geometry lesson, demonstrates how to make a connection between triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem. They identify the missing side or angle of a triangle.
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Creating a Midpoint Quad

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using a TI Navigator to drag quadrilaterals around to create different shapes, high schoolers learn how to draw midpoints in their quadrilaterals. In this geometry lesson, students solve problems using the properties of...
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Creating a Cyclic Quadrilateral

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Identify and make conjecture about properties of cyclic quadrilaterals. Learners use the TI Navigator to create different shapes and draw conclusions.
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Exploring Diameter and Circumference

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to identify the diameter and circumference of a circle. Then, collect data on a circle and relate it to the diameter and circumference of a circle. Last, plot data and find the line of best fit.
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Tessellations with Regular Polygons

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Show your learners how to create tessellations using different polygons. This is achieved by having students make observations of polygons to find the ones that will tessellate.