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- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students create a Height-Time plot of a bouncing ball using the a graphing calculator. They graph height as a function of time and identify and the vertex form of a quadratic equation that is generated to describe the ball's motion. PDF download of lab instructions is included. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze the vertex form of a parabola and find an approximate fit of a model. They explain the quadratic parabola function and its properties by developing quadratic models. They use translation and dilation to change the general parabola. PDF downloads of the lab activity are included. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the concept of transformations with the help of a graphing calculator from Texas Instruments. They participate in a variety of activities made with specific instructions for this type of calculator. The lesson is a description of a larger unit. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students engage in the study of graphing a ball bouncing in the form of a quadratic equation. They collect data provided in the lesson and perform a systematic analysis while creating the picture of the line using a graphing calculator. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students graph scatter plots and interpret a quadratic function. They also apply the vertex form of a quadratic equation and calculate the maximum value of a parabola. Finally, students identify and interpret what physical property is represented along the x-axis and y-axis and what the units are. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students read a story, identify the locations of different places in the story, decide the distance between each set of places in the story, and create a map with a legend. They select a story and work in pairs to develop a map with a legend to illustrate the primary action in the plot of the story. Finally, students write about the process they used to make their maps and any mistakes or discoveries they made. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 12th
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Students create displays throughout the year to generate interest in upcoming events. They develop a plan to increase awareness of a variety of physical fitness programs. Students create flyers about local activities and share the information with their peers. Full Review »
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Students are given a box and wrapping paper and are asked to decorate it in a style that is original and creative. The project could be used for content area learning if adapted to include curriculum content. The lesson is designed to be a model lesson. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd
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Students brainstorm and record all their responses about what they know about bubbles. They discuss what they know about bubbles and what they would like to know about them, keeping their responses on a second sheet of newsprint. They then write and draw their observations and questions, as well as completing the many explorations. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th
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Students identify and compare the properties of substances of different masses, volumes, and textures and then describe and compare the difference between the student's own weight and mass. They also determine the temperature change when several different substances are mixed and interpret the data. Full Review »
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