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Computing with Mathematical Formulas
Students solve problems using formulas. In this algebra lesson plan, students evaluate numbers using substitution. They graph their answers using a TI and discuss the outcome.
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Transformers
Students 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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Why Divide by N-1?
Students identify the mean and variance. In this statistics instructional activity, students calculate the population variance using the N as a divisor. They draw the relationship of dividing by N and N-1.
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A Monster's World
Students will use texture to create imaginary monsters and learn about the African American inventor Jan Earnst Matzeliger.
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Easter Bunny Baskets
Students create Easter bunny baskets using cardboard half-gallon milk or juice containers, cotton balls, felt, pipe cleaners, and basic art supplies in this holiday Art lesson for the K-8 classroom. This can be adapted and made into a...
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Picture Writing
Pupils use pictures to help them communicate their ideas. They write personal books or journals using pictures. Students can create daily blogs usig the internet and create a weekly newsletter.
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Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Students examine the life and works of Theodor Seuss Geisel. In groups, they compare and contrast the stories, characters and illustrations he used. They complete a book review on one of the books and share them with other students in...
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It's Written in the Stars!
Children create narrative accounts about their character traits, illustrate the constellation of each sign of the Zodiac, and write and illustrate their own creative myths about an original "Zodiac Sign". They use the computer as a...
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War In Iraq Comparison
Fifth graders use the internet to research the Silver Star given to those who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Using the information, they write a short report on one of the recipients of the Silver Star. In groups, they visit a...
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Exploring Functions with CAS
Your mathematicians will examine several conjectures regarding even and odd functions and investigate a formal proof of the conjectures using CAS.
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Steady-State Circuit Analysis & Filter Design
Scholars identify how the TI-89 implements phasors to perform sinusoidal steady-state analysis. The focus is on how to enter and display complex numbers. They also show how a typical steady-state application how to use the Numeric Solver...
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Venn Diagram
In this chart worksheet, students use a venn diagram to compare two concepts. This graphic organizer is a blank template that can be used for any comparison.
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Count the Differences
Pupils find the difference between consecutive y-values on the calculator and write an equation that fits the data. They continue finding the differences in consecutive y-values using lists on their calculator. Learners conclude as they...
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Waterworks
Students investigate the water quality of a river. In this water quality lesson plan, students use microscopes, probing devices, and global positioning systems to determine water quality and create presentations on it.
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Zen and the Design of Homework Desks
Students investigate zen. In this design lesson, students use ideas from zen to create a study area. Students understand how different environments affect work habits. Students research how students in other countries study and write...
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Fraction Two-Step Word Problems - Mixed Numbers
In this fraction worksheet, 4th graders solve for fractions reading word problems. Students read and solve for 6 problems using the given information provided in each.
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Velocity, Position, Distance
Learners solve problems involving motion and distance. In this calculus lesson plan, students use to derivative to calculate the velocity-of a function. They observe objects moving along a straight line.
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Trapezoid and Midpoint Rule
Students solve problems of area using the trapezoid and midpoint rule. In this calculus lesson, students take the derivative of the functions as they approximate the area under a curve. They calculate the exact area using the area formula.
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Visualizing Solids of Revolution - Washers
Students solve the area of a cross section. In this calculus lesson plan, students solve areas rotated and bounded by two functions. They solve using the washer method.
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Applied Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Students apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. In this calculus lesson, students identify the graphical connections between functions and accumulation functions. They use a TI to represent the functions.
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Solving Percents Problems
Students solve problems dealing with percents. In this algebra lesson, students convert between decimals and percents using factoring. They solve one step problems involving percents.
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Exploring Exponents
Middle schoolers solve problems dealing with exponents. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems using interactive online problems. They create visuals and gain a better understanding of the concepts.
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Visualiziing Equations
Students use visuals and words to solve equations. In this algebra lesson, students observe the necessary steps needed to add, subtract,multiply and divide to solve an equation. They graph their solution using the TI calculator.
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Solving Systems by the Elimination Method
Pupils solve equations by elimination and use the TI to graph the lines and find the point of intersection.