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Definite Integral

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate the intervals represented by a function in this calculus instructional activity. They decide what interval of the function will be positive, negative or zero. They are then given graphs of functions and asked to...
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Riemann Sums

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Students calculate the area under a curve. In this calculus lesson, students use Riemann Sums to find the area under a curve. They apply the boundaries of intervals as they solve for each area.
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Solids of Revolution - Disks

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians solve the volume using the disk method in this calculus lesson. They revolve a graph around the x-axis and calculate the volume. They use the TI to see the revolving around the x-axis and create a virtual cross...
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Riemann Rectangle Errors

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers calculate the area under a curve. In this calculus lesson, students integrate the function to find the area under the curve. They use the Ti to create a visual of the graph.
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Piecewise Linear Integral

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians solve and graph piecewise functions in this calculus activity. They integrate linear functions containing restrictions and graph their answers using the TI.
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The First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solve problems using the fundamental theorem. In this calculus lesson, students solve problems using theorems and proving theorems. They derive the fundamental theorem as they study it.
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The Second Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Young scholars investigate the fundamental theorem of calculus. In this calculus lesson, students derive the fundamental theorem of calculus. They differentiate between the first and second theorem.
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Torricelli's Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Investigate velocity using Torricelli's Law! The class will have a blast solving problems involving velocity and their related equations. They create an equation to represent the flow of the water through a tank. Super helpful tips on...
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Exponential Functions and the Natural Logarithm

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Students solve exponential and log functions. In this algebra lesson, students graph natural log and logarithmic functions. They compare and contrast between logs and the exponential graphs. 
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Euler's Method Introduction

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians define and use Euler's method to solve problems in this calculus lesson. Learners visualize graphs and solve differential equations. They create these visuals on the TI calculator.
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Infestation to Extermination

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems with exponential growth and decay. In this calculus lesson, students relate exponential functions to infestation and extermination. They take the derivative to find their answer.
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Taylor Polynomial Examples

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph Taylor polynomials. In this calculus lesson, students relate accuracy of a Taylor polynomial to the degree of the equation. They graph their polynomials using the TI calculator.
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Limit of a Sequence

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Young scholars solve problems using limits in this calculus lesson. They calculate the solution to a problem by substituting in positive integers and relate the sequence output as it relates to the limit of a function.
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Convergence of Taylor Series

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students analyze taylor series for convergence. In this calculus lesson, students analyze the graph of a taylor series as it relates to functions. They use the TI calculator to graph and observe the different series. 
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Polar Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph polar graphs. In this calculus instructional activity, students convert between polar and rectangular coordinates. They graph their solution on the TI calculator and make observations.
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Parametric Races & Slopes

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate the slopes and parametric equations. In this calculus lesson, students solve parametric equations with specific parameters. They relate lines and slopes based on the derivative of the equation.
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Rate of Change

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students observe and calculate slopes. In this algebra lesson, students graph equations and determine the pace at which the slope is changing. They use the navigator to see the change as they graph the lines around.
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The Beaks of the Finches

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars become birds and are given "beak-types". After completing the simulation, students relate results to adaptations and natural selection. Extensions of the simulation allow for comparative results and include population...
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Tete a Tete: Portraits by Henri Cartier-Bresson

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the relationship of a portrait and the subject it represents. They discover the photographs of Henri Cartier-Bresson and discuss. They also read about Cartier-Bresson's philosophy.
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Facing Reality

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore social issues that are meaningful to them and create documentaries in which they share their information, thoughts and impressions.
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Auxin: Indole-3-Acetic Acid

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify auxins from their structural formulas. They understand the process of refluxing in chemical synthesis. Students perform thin layer chromatography using silica gel plates to differentiate chemical substances.
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Amate Bark Paintings/Folk Arts of Latin America

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the history of bark paintings in South America and produce their own version of these paintings.
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The Japanese Military Build-up

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students evaluate the state of Japan's military and their defense strategy under the current Shinzo Abe administration. They watch the film, 'The Raping of Nanking' and read "The Return of Japanese Militarism: Rising Sun" by Joshua...
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Generational Music Communities

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars focus on age-related generations to assess how traditional music is transmitted from one generation to another and how music functions for people within a generation. They compare/contrast and explore music in their own...

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