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Solving Equations with Solve It

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Pupils solve equations using a TI in this algebra lesson. They will practice solving equations and systems of equations on a TI. The TI-Navigator is required for this assignment.
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Sharing is Caring

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students sharpen their problem solving skills. In this service learning lesson, students work collaboratively to solve a problem involving scarcity.
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Buying Your First New Car!

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Learners explore exponential growth and decay using M&M’s in this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson. They investigate the cost of a new car by calculating depreciation and payments.
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Discriminating Against the Zero

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students explore the concept of quadratic equations.  In this quadratic equations lesson, students find the roots or zeros of quadratic equations using the quadratic formula.  Students give examples of functions with 2 real,...
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TI-Nspire Activity: What Does Your Representation Tell You?

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
By learning to select the best representation for three meal plans, students compare three meal plans to determine the best choice. Data for the meal plans is sorted on a table, as an algebraic equation, and graphed on a coordinate grid....
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Integration By Parts

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils solve problems using integration by parts in this calculus lesson. Learners apply the product rule and integration by parts. They graph the equation and use the TI to observe the integration process.
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Infestation to Extermination

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

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems using the TI. In this calculus lesson, students evaluate functions using sequences. They graph the functions on the TI 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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Area "FOILed" Again!

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners perform factoring on the TI. In this algebra activity, students factor equations using the FOIL method. They use the TI navigator to show each step using a visual.
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Spreading Doom

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers explore the pattern created by a sequence or series. In this geometry lesson, students relate the spread of a virus to the growth of exponential functions. They collect data as they analyze the sequence created by the growth.
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Congruent Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars identify properties of triangles. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. They use the umber of sides to help define the angle of the polygon.
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Ratios of Similar Figures

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers identify the ratios of different triangles. In this geometry activity, students identify the similarity and differences of triangles. They use the navigator to move the sides of the triangle around.
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Trigonometry Ratios

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students identify the different angles and sides of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students identify the six trigonometric ratios. They graph the graph of each trig function and analyze it.
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Rhombi, Kites, and Trapezoids

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners identify the number of diagonals for each polygon. In this geometry lesson, students identify the polygons based on their diagonals and the way it intersect. They create visuals using the navigator to see the changes in the shapes.
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Maximizing Your Efforts

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph systems of equation. In this algebra lesson, students find where the lines cross and identify the type of solution. They analyze a graph and write the equation of the line.
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Matrix Multiplication

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve matrices using multiplication. In this algebra lesson, students identify the properties needed to multiply matrices. They define the terms matrix and dimensions.
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Living on the Edge

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students calculate the volume of polyhedrons. In this algebra lesson plan, students are asked to solve a complex problem. They identify the length of the edges and the volume of the shape.
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Color and Spectrum

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine the spectra of light sources that have similar colors.  In this light activity students complete an activity using various lights in the classroom and discuss the colors and the heat generated. 
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The Harlem Renaissance: Black American Traditions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the time period of the Harlem Renaissance. As a class, they are introduced to five artists and discuss their art and techniques. Using the internet, they also research the philosophers of the time period and how...
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An Approach to Chemistry via the Analysis of Art Objects: The Scientific Method, Laboratory Safety, Light and Color Theory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars create a painting that clearly exemplifies the use of primary pigments to make secondary pigments. They demonstrate the distinction between value and saturation. They explain the affect of adjacent colors on each other...
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Insulators and Conductors

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders experiment to discover which items are conductors and which items are insulators.  In this insulators and conductors lesson, 4th graders experiment and create a T-Chart.  Students are assessed on the correctness...
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NUMB3RS Activity: Settling The Score

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to investigate matrix multiplication.  In this secondary mathematics instructional activity, students examine matrix multiplication in the context of a Homes-Rahe stress test which is similar to the process used to score...
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Coming Clean About Showering Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners measure objects using the Cabri Jr. application in this technology lesson. Your class will explore the TI-83 and 84 incorporated with Cabri Jr. to solve business related problems. This is a technology based lesson.