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Exploring Graphs

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Students are introduced to connecting graphing in a coordinate plane to making scatterplots on a graphing calculator. Working in pairs, they connect points plotted to make a sailboat and complete questions on a worksheet as well as plot points in a graphing calculator.

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scatter plots, graphs

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graphing calculator, scatterplot, math
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Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
Technology
Calculator

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