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Nearpod: Scatterplots, Correlation & Lines of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson on scatterplots, students will learn how to create the line of best fit and analyze scatterplots by learning about correlations and causation.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Scatterplots and Correlation With Ti 83

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn how to enter a list of data and use these lists to graph two-variable statistics. They learn how to analyze the resulting scatterplots to assess the correlation between two variables.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Analyzing Free and Fair Elections ( Nigeria 2007)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a lesson plan that analyzes the concept of "Free and Fair Elections" using U.S. State Department and student generated standards to examine Nigeria's 2007 elections. Provides step by step...
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Indiana University

Ensi: Comparison of Human: Chimpanzee Chromosomes Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a great lesson plan that combines Karoytypes and evolution. Students will recognize that the chromosomes of chimpanzees and humans are remarkably similar, then correlate that to their evolutionary relationship.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The online assessment displays knowledge of concepts used in Algebra I. The multiple choice questions test learners on analyzing linear equations. Topics include calculating the equation of a line and interpreting correlation.
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Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Algebra Ii: Linear, Quadratic and Exponential Regression

For Students 10th - 11th Standards
Review linear regression and analyze how well this model fits the data. You will also be introduced to residuals and the correlation coefficient, and use these tools to determine whether or not a linear model is the best fit for a set of...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Types of Flaws

For Students 9th - 10th
On the LSAT (as well as in real life), you'll encounter some types of flawed arguments more often than others. This article features some of the flaws that you're most likely to see on Test Day. The faster you can recognize these common...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Types of Evidence

For Students 9th - 10th
It can be useful to separate and identify different types of evidence used in an argument to support a conclusion. There are many ways to support a conclusion; this article will walk through some of the most common ones that you may see...
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Other

The Texas Economy: The Texas Population Is Constantly Growing

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a recent projection of the population of Texas, and articles analyzing the population growth of Texas and how it correlates to economic growth.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Figuring Out Fat and Calories

For Students 9th - 10th
Most people know that fats and calories are connected to our weight, but what is their correlation? This article analyzes their relationship and how an understanding of these items can benefit your body. Links to related articles are...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: All Fat Is Not Created Equally!

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students learn that fats found in the foods we eat are not all the same; they discover that physical properties of materials are related to their chemical structures. Provided with several samples of commonly used fats with different...
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University of Maryland

Maryland Sea Grant: Dendroclimatology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This is a set of lessons where students investigate tree rings and what scientists can learn from them. They measure tree rings and correlate the data to precipitation patterns in order to make predictions about the climate. For an...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: The Impact of Egypt's Political Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plan provides a summary of the impact of the Egyptian revolution of 2011 on other countries in North Africa and the Middle East. Cartoons are provided that comment on the emergence of democracy and the importance of oil and...