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The Tortoise and the Hare: It's a classic story about the triumph of ... mathematics. A linear equation and quadratic equation give the distances over time for the tortoise and hare. Pupils graph the equations to see when the tortoise will catch up to the hare.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Team up with an English teacher for a lesson on Aesop's fables
Classroom Considerations
  • Scholars should know how to graph functions using technology
  • Learners must be familiar with linear and exponential functions
Pros
  • Provides very detailed instructions for the lesson
  • Lists teacher's notes throughout—annotations that clarify and explain concepts
Cons
  • None
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