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Geometry Straws

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create different angles and shapes by using different lengths of straws. In this geometry straws lesson plan, students glue straws onto paper and define what they have made.
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See how They Grow: Butterfly

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students view butterflies and participate in a butterfly activity to learn needed vocabulary. In this butterfly life cycle instructional activity, students access prior knowledge of butterflies.  Students listen to a butterfly life...
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Variables and Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve equations by writing expressions. In this algebra instructional activity, students identify the different values for each variable. They use the navigator to see how to solve equations.
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Distributive Property

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers solve problems using distribution. In this algebra lesson, students factor equations using the distributive property. They graph their solution on a graph.
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Checking Equivalence

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve equations. In this calculus lesson, students compare equations and identify equivalencies. They compare and approximate fractions and decimals.
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From Expressions to Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners differentiate between expression and equation by evaluating integers and observing the difference. They use the TI to see the steps to solve problems.
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Points on a Line

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How do you find slope? You use points on a line of course. slope. Teach your class how to calculate and differentiate between horizontal and vertical lines. They are sure to be pros at graphing lines on a coordinate plane by the end of...
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Horizontal and Vertical Lines

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve equations and graph-their solutions. For this algebra lesson, students, identify the type of line using the slope of the equation. They graph and observe their lines.
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Exploring Graphs of Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to solve inequalities and graph their answers. Students use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to solve problems. They analyze their graph using the TI calculator.
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Balanced Systems of Equations

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Students solve equations. In this algebra lesson, students relate solving equations to a balanced scale. They add, subtract, multiply and divide on both sides to keep the scale balanced.
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How Many Solutions to the System?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solve systems of equation using graphing! In this algebra lesson, high schoolers use the TI to graph two lines and identify the number of solutions. They perform interactive graphing on the navigator.
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Function or Not a Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Graphing linear equations on the TI is easy! Through examination of graphs and identification if it is a function or not, this instructional activity can relate to the real world.
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Transformations of Functions 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to solve problems with transformation. Learners perform transformation on their graphs. Then, they use the TI to create a visual of the graph as it is moving along the graph.
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Transformations of Functions 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solving problems on the TI graphing calculator can be quite easy. Students observe the properties of transformation of functions and create a formula for the transformation.
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Exploring Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars investigate functions and their transformations. They move absolute value functions around on the coordinate plane, and then define the transformation and plot the new graph. The table feature of the TI-calculator is used...
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students factor trinomials. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different integers making up the trinomial and use the special pattern to factor them. They continue to model the equations and how to factor correctly.
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Comparing Linear and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Teach your class how to differentiate between linear and exponential functions. They use exponential properties to solve problems, graph them using the TI-Navigator, and make comparisons.
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Domain and Range of Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Have your class find the domain and range for each function. Students graph equations using the TI. They find all the x and y values as they relate to the domain and range.
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Exponential Functions f(x) = abx

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers define exponential functions and graph the equation. In this algebra lesson, students discuss exponential growth and decay as they graph their functions. They differentiate between the base of growth and decay.
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Comparing Linear and Exponential Data

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph linear and exponential equations. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between linear and exponential equations. They relate it to the real world.
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Points, Lines, and Distance

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars calculate the distance between two points. For this geometry lesson, students define the meaning of the distance between parallel lines. They find the point of intersection of other lines.
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Alternate Interior Angles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Label angles of parallel lines to analyze the angles created by a transversal and two parallel lines. They graph their lines and observe the similarity and difference in the angles.
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Special Segments in Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers identify important properties of triangles. In this geometry instructional activity, students differentiate between medians, bisectors and altitudes in a triangle. They identify the properties of these important segments.
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Corresponding Parts of Similar Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Here is a lesson plan that has learners take a look at corresponding parts of similar triangles, ratios of similarity, reductions and enlargements. They'll manipulate the scale factor (r) to observe the changes in similar triangles and...