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Conic Sections

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners explore the different properties of conics. In this algebra lesson, students calculate the midpoint of a line, the distances between two points as they get ready to find the focus and directrix in eclipse and other conics. They...
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Equations in Motion: Design and construct a mobile

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students participate in a instructional activity that covers the concepts of solving equations and inequalities. To master the concept they must demonstrate visually and verbally how both sides of an equation must be balanced. They...
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The Premises of Geometry

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry activity, students solve for missing midpoints, segments and angles using algebraic equations. They use geometric properties to solve these equations. There are 32 questions on 7 different worksheets.
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Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra/geometry worksheet, students investigate the slopes and equations of parallel and perpendicular lines.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of eleven multiple choice and free response questions. ...
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Equations with Variables on Both Sides

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign.  Problems include the use of the distributive property to remove parenthesis.  Thetwo page worksheet contains a...
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Transformations and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study graphing exponential functions. In this transformations lesson, 10th graders apply inquiry to determine how changes to a parent function affect its graph. Students analyze transformed graphs and generate the function...
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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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Linear and Exponential Models

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the differences between linear and exponential models.  In this linear and exponential models lesson plan, students make a table of given data.  Students determine if the data is linear or exponential by...
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Rectangles and Trapezoids in the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students determine the missing vertices of quadrilaterals. In this rectangles and trapezoids lesson plan, students examine the characteristics of quadrilaterals. They identify the missing vertices of a quadrilateral on a coordinate plane.
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Subtracting Monomials and Polynomials

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars subtract monomials and polynomials by combining like terms. In this advanced subtraction instructional activity, students define the rules and properties for subtraction of polynomials. They apply the rules for addition to...
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The Mystery of the Missing Hummingbirds

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners record scientific observations in a science journal.  For this season lesson, students make observations about each of the seasons and record in their journals.  Learners record organisms response to seasonal changes...
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Distance, Scientific Notation

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students calculate the distance of two objects, and rewrite numbers using scientific notation. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations and plug the values back into the equations to check their answers. They write small...
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Fraction Fun

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students define properties of fractions and solve for them. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite fractions from mixed numbers to improper fractions. They reduce fractions using the GCF and convert the denominators correctly when...
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Modular Arithmetic

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students investigate modular arithmetic and how to use it to solve real world problems. In this modular arithmetic lesson, students use computers to work on modular arithmetic after a teacher guided lesson. They complete guided practice...
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Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of fractals. In this fractals lesson, students discuss Sierpinski's Triangle using an applet. High schoolers discuss the patterns involved with fractals. Students discuss the area of Sierpinski's...
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An Introduction to Measuring Theory

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate one, two and three dimensional objects. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between different shapes of objects and write equations to represent each. They start with what they already know and prove...
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Clock Arithmetic and Cryptography

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the concept of modular arithmetic and cryptography. In this modular arithmetic and cryptography lesson, students use applets to explore modular arithmetic using a clock and Caesar Ciphers. Students exchange their ciphers...
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Squares in the Light

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect and analyze data using a graph. In this algebra lesson, students explain their findings orally and with a graph. They use their knowledge to solve real life scenarios.
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The Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic function by completing the square. In this algebra lesson, students use the quadratic formula to factor quadratics and find the roots. They graph the parabola and identify its properties.
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When Am I Ever Going to Use this?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems using equations and properties of integers. In this algebra activity, students solve problems using ratio and proportion and graph their answers on a coordinate plane. They solve word problems using geometry.
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Are We Sure They Are Parallel?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the definition and properties of parallel lines. This high level lesson has students calculate the slope of the two parallel lines, and draw the lines on a Caretsian coordinate system.
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Decode Word Is..

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems using patterns. In this algebra lesson, students identify the relation, domain and range of a function. They graph functions using coordinate pairs.
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Applications Of Rational Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners engage in a lesson that is about relational functions with the application of methods to real life problem situations. They use the examples found in the lesson for the purpose of practice during guided instruction. Students can...
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The Mandelbrot Set

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the concept of Mandelbrot sets and Julia sets. In this Mandelbrot and Julia set lesson, students use a function integrator applet to investigate two-variable function iterations. Students use Julia set and Mandelbrot set...