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- 2nd
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Students are exposed to algebraic thinking by exploring the concept of a variable. They tell how many years have passed since they've seen a favorite teacher and then examine how they arrived at this number. They write equations. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are shown visual how an algebra equation is balanced by using a pan balance. They are shown a variety of overheads to help them explain the concept. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students develop algebraic equations to solve problems involving farm animals. They watch a video, use manipulatives to determine the number of birds and pigs on the farm, and create original problems for their classmates to solve. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students revise their Algebra plays. They collaborate in small groups to work on different aspects of the play and report to the class. They make modifications to their plans and review the Musical Rubric to incorporate the concepts they have learned. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students practice using the think, plan, try and check strategy, and use algebraic reasoning to figure out the best method of problem solving in real-life math situations. This lesson includes an online problem-solving game. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students examine how to manipulate algebraic expressions to solve for variables. They watch a teacher demonstration using the Internet and practice solving equations using a website. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students explore patterns. They look for patterns in number problems and use algebra as a means of solving general problems. Students devise a strategy to solve the number problem. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students use the children's story of The Tortoise And The Hare in order to investigate the graphing of equations. The story is converted to an algebraic word problem for them to solve. Students investigate the relationships of data and how it is tied to finding the solutions. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students investigate the connection that exists between Algebra and Geometry. They classify two and three dimensional figures. Students use formulas to solve problems in geometry and use appropriate measuring devices in the right contexts. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students assess how algebra, telescopes, space exploration and optics are so important in astronomy. They encounter studies on the Hubble Space Telescope, Hubble Deep Field and how algebra helps to determine the effects of contamination on Hubble's optics. Students are introduced to the development of the Next Generation Space Telescope. Full Review »
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