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Slope

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students calculate the slope of a line. In this slope instructional activity, students use a graph, an equation or two points to help them calculate the slope of a line. They differentiate between a slope of zero and an undefined slope.
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A Geological Puzzle

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners compare and contrast the various types of rocks on each continent. In groups, the calculate the rock ages and types to determine if the continents, in their opinion, were joined at one time. They develop two imaginary...
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Lines of Fit

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students analyze graphs. In this algebra lesson, students find the line of best fit, using scatter plots. They calculate the sale of popcorn as it relates to the price. They then analyze the graphs for positive, negative and no correlation.
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Lines of Fit

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students graph an equation and analyze the data. In this algebra lesson, students graph scatter plots and identify the line of best fit using positive correlation, negative correlation an d no correlation. They apply their data analysis...
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Zeros of a Quadratic Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Factor quadratic equations by teaching your high schoolers how to identify the zeros of the quadratic function. They use the TI to see where the graph will intercept the coordinate plane.
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Dinosaur Tracks: From Stride To Leg Length To Speed

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the relationship between leg length, stride length, and speed in humans and bipedal dinosaurs. They collect data and graph these human characteristics then use actual data collected from dinosaur track pads and fossils...
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Wildlife Management

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the effects of various management strategies on the size of wildlife populations. Each student simulates the management of an animal population in a card game, graphs the results of the wildlife game, and participate in...
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Equations Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders play "What's my Rule" beginning with simple equations and working towards harder problems as student's gain confidence. They evaluate the equations by graphing them. Students identify the slope and y intercepts of the...
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Inequalities Mixed Review

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students graph compound inequalities. For this algebra lesson, students solve equations with inequalities and graph the results on a number line. They distinguish between "or" and "and"    
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Using Fractions to Represent M&M Colors

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate the concept of fraction and tangible application. In this algebra lesson, students use fractions to solve real life scenarios. They convert between fractions and decimals and identify the numerator and denominator.
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Charging Up, Charging Down

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners collect and analyze voltage data. Then, they investigate exponential functions using the TI and a Voltage Probe and graph their data and analyze it using a table.
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Why Would I Owe My Soul to the Company Store?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders listen to "Sixteen Tons" by Tennessee Ernie Ford and discuss what it means to owe one's soul to a store. In this mathematics lesson plan, 6th graders determine what a miner's income was minus his expenses graphing findings...
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Calculating Slope

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students find the slope using a slope formula. In this algebra worksheet, students use a pair of coordinate to identify the slope and y intercept. There are 7 questions.
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Writing Equations Mixed Review

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students write an equation from a story problem. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve liner equations they have created from a word problem. They read the problem and identify important words as they solve the equation.
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Exponential vs. Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils differentiate between exponential and power functions. They identify the base, exponent and properties of exponential functions. They also graph the functions using the TI calculator.
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What Can I Afford?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the costs of various cell phone plans, and various types of banking accounts to determine which one would yield the highest returns if the money saved from the cell phones were placed in different accounts.
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Under the Sea - Ocean Mammals/Fish

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the similarities and differences between ocean mammals and fish. The characteristics of the life forms observed are placed onto a graph. The classroom becomes the botom of the sea and is explored to gain the required data.
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Forms of Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discuss the different forms of equations. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders talk about the pros and cons of algebraic equations. They discuss reflection across the x and y axis and write out the equation of the given...
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Lines of Fit

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners graph an equation and analyze the data. In this algebra lesson, students graph scatter plots and identify the line of best fit using positive correlation, negative correlation an d no correlation. They apply their data analysis...
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Using Tables to Solve Linear Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Oh that intercept! Budding algebra masters solve linear equations from standard to intercept form. They identify the slope and y-intercept to help graph the lines, an then create coordinate pairs using a table of values. Great TI tips...
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Global Statistics

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students determine statistics based on data.  In this statistics lesson, students use data and record in charts.  Students create graphs based on the statistics found.
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Pumped Up Gas Prices

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students calculate gas prices. In this transportation lesson, students tally the mileage and gas costs of their car for one months. They figure out how much was spent on gas and create a graph showing average gas prices over time. 
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Determining Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students determine whether given examples represent functions, or not. In this algebra lesson plan, students analyze algebraic relations in order to hone their understanding of functions. They analyze the graphs to determine relationship...
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Lines

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, young scholars determine the slope of a line, write the equation of a line, examine parallel and perpendicular lines, and solve problems involving linear relationships.  The two page worksheet...

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