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Understanding Slope

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students find and define the slope of a line. In this algebra lesson,students differentiate between positive and negative slopes. They define the properties and slopes of vertical and horizontal lines.
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Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students graph linear equations. For this algebra lesson, students perform transformation on linear equations. They identify the slope and y-intercept of each line.
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What is a Solution to a System?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students define the solution to a system of equation. In this algebra lesson, students graph two line on the TI calculator and identify the point of intersection if there is any. They find one, zero or infinitely many solution and...
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Transformations of a Quadratic Function

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students graph quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students perform transformation on the TI calculator as they create a visual. They identify the vertex and intercepts of the parabola.
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Creating Perpendicular Bisectors

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create perpendicular bisectors. In this geometry lesson,students use a straight edge and protractor to create a perpendicular bisector. They graph line on the TI and analyze it.
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Triangle Inequality Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars identify properties of triangles. In this geometry lesson, students create triangles using three different segments. They make conjectures and predictions.
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Transformers

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners use transformation to move the graph around. In this geometry lesson, students observe transformation of symmetry groups. They use the TI to move the sides of the polygons around and make predictions.
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Transformations: Dilating Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars dilate functions using transformation. For this algebra lesson, students complete vertical dilation, stretch and shrink. They perform reflection across the x and y axis.
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Transformations and Translation of Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students translate functions horizontally and vertically. In this algebra lesson, students identify the parts of the formula that allows the graph to move left, right, up and down. They perform a transformation on the coordinate plane.
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Absolute Value

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve equations with absolute value bars. In this precalculus lesson, students graph and identify the vertex and translation of absolute value functions. They match equations with given graphs.
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Perfect Shuffles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars investigate piecewise functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students model piecewise functions in the real world. They graph the parts of the functions following the restrictions of the domain.
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End Behavior of Polynomial Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify the end behavior of polynomial functions. In this algebra lesson, students graph different polynomials functions and find a correlation between exponents and function behavior. They identify the effect the leading...
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Rational Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students evaluate rational functions. In this precalculus lesson, students make observations and define what makes a rational function and what makes a linear function. They use the Ti calculator to visualize the different graphs.
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How to Make Histograms

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners collect data and plot it using a histogram. In this statistics lesson, students interpret histograms. They find the frequency, percents and density.
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Boxplots Introduction

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students describe the pattern of a bell curve graph. For this statistics lesson, students move data around and make observation about the mean, and the quartiles. They define boxplot, outlier, range and other important vocabulary words...
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Multiply Boxplots

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Pupils identify the mean, quartiles and range of a boxplot. In this statistics lesson, students identify cooperative boxplot as it relates to the data. They make conjectures about pupils grade distribution.
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Measure of Spread

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify the standard deviation. For this statistics lesson, students find the mean distribution and calculate the percent of deviation from the mean. They observe this change on the Ti calculator.
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Percentiles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students analyze the bell curve and make predictions. In this statistics lesson, students calculate the percentile to the left of the curve. They then are given the percentile and create the graph from the data.
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Confidence Levels

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students collect data and graph it. In this statistics lesson, students rate confidence levels by collecting data and analyzing it. They graph their findings on the Ti calculator.
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Paint My Counties: Map Coloring the Counties of Arizona

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the counties of Arizona. In this social studies lesson, 4th graders color a county map of Arizona using the fewest number of colors possible. Students write a persuasive paragraph.
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Safety Belts and the Media

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discuss the importance of using their seat belts in cars. After viewing different public service announcements, they identify ones which made an impact on them. In groups, they draw their own announcement to educate others about...
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Media Collage

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create "media Collages" out of labels from boxes, bottles, and cans, and other found objects in this Art lesson for all ages. Adaptations are included for younger and older students. Lesson also includes a writing option for...
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Hollis Sigler & Symbolism

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students create a symbolic drawing that represents an important event or person in their life.
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Civil War Telecollaborative Newspaper

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders analyze the different points of view in the Civil War. They role-play a Southern citizen, write and publish a newspaper article, e-mail a partner, and create a class newspaper with articles, editorials, ads, and political...