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- 6th - 8th
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Students "play with the numbers" in a variety of settings to determine what the different measures of central tendency are, how they can be calculated, and which measures are the best under different circumstances. They make graphs of different kinds and investigate how graphs can be misleading. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students utilize the TI83 graphing calculator, a light probe and the internet to investigate the relationship that exists between light intensity and the distance an object is from a specific point, as well as evolutionary stages of a star. They explore the concept that things appear bigger or smaller in space depending on the object's distance for the earth. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students write quadratic functions. They use graphing calculators to collect and graph data and then use quadratic functions as a tool to solve real-life problems and make predictions or draw conclusions. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 9th
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Students solve systems of 2-by-2 linear equations using tables, graphs and substitution. In small groups, classmates work together to discover strategies for solving equations. They use a calculator to graphically represent their answers. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Investigating a waterwheel illustrates to students the physical properties of energy. In an associated activity, students create a model waterwheel and use it to calculate the amount of power produced and work done. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students determine what 20/20 vision means and they calculate their own eysight and the average eyesight for the class. They study the technologies that are available to individuals in order to enhance their eyesight. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students use everyday materials to build a small-scale transportation device. They incorporate the use of a wheel and axle, and lever into their design. Students choose their materials and engineer a solution suitable to convey pyramid-building materials (small blocks of clay). Students race their carts/trucks; measure distance, time and weight; and calculate speed. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students experiment to discover the relationship between the stretch of a spring and the amount of weight attached to the spring using Skittles. They use a CBR and a graphing calculator to gather data. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students calculate the amount of a radioactive substance remaining after an integral number of half-lives have passed. they simulate radioactive decay using candy and graph their results. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students calculate the radius of the earth. They use the method and data suggested by Eratosthenes. They investigate the interrelationships among mass, distance, force, and time through experimental processes. Full Review »

