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Constructing a Phylogenetic Tree
Students are given the opportunity to analyze DNA sequence differences between organisms in order to establish a reasonable picture of the evolutionary relationships between them (Phylogenetic Tree). In the simulation form they are...
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Making Connections
Eighth graders investigate the input/output model for building function tables. From the data, 8th graders connect tables, graphs, function rules, and equations in one variable. They work backwards to determine function rules for given...
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Gene Action and Mutation
Students review terms related to DNA structure and function. They complete a variety of worksheets in small groups or in pairs reflecting the unit's concepts regarding DNA. They submit their worksheets for grading.
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Get a Half-life!
Students explore decay functions and the half-life of a substance. Through an M&M activity with calculators, students collect and graph data. They determine the linear, quadratic and exponential functions of the graph. Students...
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A Cylinder Workshop
Students work with given formulas to solve for specific variables. The calculation of the volume of a cylinder and the change in volume when there is a constant surface area is analyzed in this lesson.
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Design a House
Students explore the basics of house design and compare examples of architecture from different times and places. The influence of site, materials, function, form and style are probed as their own floor plans are created.
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You Are What You Eat (The 6 Main Nutrients Found in Foods)
Young scholars study how carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water provide basic nutrients for body growth and function. They describe quality sources of the basic nutrients and the importance of water.
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Natural Figures
First graders look for geometrical shapes in nature to help them appreciate the diversity of the natural environment.
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A More Perfect Product
Students participate in a discussion about the basics of house design including the influence of site, materials, function, form and style. They explore these concepts by creating a floor plan and conceptual drawing of a house.
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Differences
Students observe and compare a variety of living things and pictures of living things to note their similarities and differences.
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Finding the Limit of Composite functions
In this pre-calculus worksheet, students calculate the composite of two functions as well as perform basic operations in order to determine the limit as x approaches a given number. There are 4 questions.
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Life Traps - Lesson Plan
Students observe and discuss microbes. In this microbes lesson students complete a lab activity where they grow microbes in petri dishes and discuss their findings.Â
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Function Machine
Second graders decipher a pattern using input and output. In this functions lesson, 2nd graders use input and output numbers to find a pattern involving addition and subtraction. Students use the pattern they discovered to help solve...
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Continuous Probability Distributions
Students practice continuous probability distributions. For this probability lesson, students calculate probability, use probability functions, and use rectangular distribution.
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Relations and Functions
In this relations and functions worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 3 different problems that include relations and functions. First, they use the same relationship between x and y as the illustrated table to determine the value of...
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Relations and Functions
In this relations and functions worksheet, students identify the constant of variation. They write equations that represent a given relationship. This one-page worksheet contains two problems.
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Quiz: Graphs of Polynomial Equations of Higher Degree
In this polynomial equation instructional activity, students find the roots of polynomial functions. They interpret graphs and estimate the solution to given equations. This two-page instructional activity contains ten polynomial...
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Functions
In this function worksheet, students solve 4 different types of equations related to functions. First, they determine a particular solution to the low pass and plot the input and output of the same axes and compare. Then, students...
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Functions
In this function worksheet, students describe functions in a given set. They determine the number of functions that correspond to a set. This one-page worksheet contains three problems.
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Worksheet 1.5: MT-141 Precalculus
In this precalculus worksheet, students use their graphing calculator to graph functions. They explore and explain the graph of each function. Students manipulate the calculator to find answers to six decimal places.
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Worksheet #2.1 PreCalculus Functions
In this precalculus worksheet, students use their graphing calculator to solve equations by finding the graph of an equation and by defining the function. Afterward, they explain the two methods used in solving the problem.
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MT-A141 PreCalculus: Worksheet 5.1
In this precalculus worksheet, students evaluate and graph given functions. They identify the domain and asymptote of each equation. There are two multi-step problems to this worksheet.
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MT-141 Precalculus - Worksheet 6.4(b)
In this precalculus worksheet, learners complete horizontal shift identifies. They graph functions, solve trigonometric equations using algebra, estimation and with the use of a graphing calculator. Students find the cosine of curves. ...
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Patterns, Relations And Functions
Fourth graders observe patterns and determine a mathematical function that creates the pattern. Through a demonstration by the teacher, they observe strategies such as multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction to use when...