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Functional Analysis
Young scholars perform functional analysis. In this pre-calculus lesson, students recognize the different elements of a function, graph a function and analyze it. They synthesize composites of other basic functions.
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Circle Relationships
Students explore circles. In this geometry lesson, students explore the relationship between the circumference of a circle, the distance a ball travels, and the number of rotations the ball must make in order to travel a certain...
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Water: On the Surface and in the Ground
Students explore the differences between surface water and ground water. They collect data using maps and graphs and investigate a Texas river basin and a nearby aquifer. They complete a written report including maps and data regarding...
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Water-Is There Going to be Enough?
Students research the availability, usage and demand for water in the local area historically and use projections of the availability, usage and demand for water up to the year 2050. They gather data and present the information in...
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Code Breakers
Students collect data and make a frequency table, change ratios into percents, and analyze data to make predictions.
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Geometry Scavenger Hunt
Students use the digital camera, identify geometric shapes (in nature as well as man-made), and gain a better understanding of geometric vocabulary. They search for and recognize geometric shapes in unusual settings
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Exploring Arrangements of 2, 3, 4, and 5 Cubes
Students construct models of various tricubes, tetracubes, and pentacubes that are possible, classify n-cubes into different groupings, and draw these figures on isometric dot paper giving true perspective to what they visualize.
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System of Two Quadratic Inequalities
Students set up and solve a system of quadratic inequalities related to real-world situations.
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Introduction to Plates, Axles, and Gears
Students are introduced to the function and design of the following Lego pieces: beams, bricks, plates, axles, tires, hubs and bushings. They then work with a partner to build something using only these pieces.
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Systems of Linear Inequalities in Slope-Intercept Form -- Lecture
Students are introduced to linear inequalities in slope-intercept form. As a class, they participate when needed in a demonstration given by their teacher and practice graphing inequalities and describing the solution. They set up and...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Algebraic Translations
Use these resources when planning instruction on algebraic translations. Offers a lesson with many examples, a practice exercise with answers, and instructions for a class activity where students translate sentences into equations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Patterns and Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn how to translate phrases into algebraic expressions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Translate Graphs Vertically
Students explore the concept of translating graphs vertically by working through an online tutorial and then attempting a ten question quiz that increases in difficulty as questions are answered correctly.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Transformations of Graphs
Find a quick, concise explanation of the transformations of graphs: translations, reflections and rotations. Examples are given and clearly explained for each transformation.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Patterns and Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students write and solve algebraic equations that model verbal situations. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Translate Graphs Horizontally
Students learn about the concept of translating graphs by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 3.6 Transformations of Log Functions
This section explores the many ways that logarithmic functions can be transformed, and how those transformations cause their graphs to be translated in different ways.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Translating Algebraic Expressions and Equations
Sixth graders will translate between the written form and algebraic form using correct mathematical notation.
J Coffman
Joseph Coffman's Lecture Notes: Vertical & Horizontal Translation
Students learn about translations. Algebra topics discussed are parent functions, horizontal translations, vertical translations, and diagonal translations. The learning exercise consists of examples and an assessment about types of...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Translating Word Problems: Key Words
Use this lesson to get a clear explanation of how to translate word problems into mathematical equations. Included is a table for common phrases and their mathematical symbols. Use the examples as guides for working on your own problems....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Multiplication and Division Phrases as Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students write multiplication and division phrases as single variable expressions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Practice: Translate Expressions With Parentheses
Activity provides questions that test understanding of how to translate expressions with parentheses. Immediate feedback is given and hints or a video are available if needed.
Other
Traduciendo Expresiones Algebraicas
In Spanish. An overview of translating sentences into algebraic expressions. Begins with the basics of words relating to operations, and expressions with one variable. Many example problems available for students.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Words That Describe Patterns
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Translate a verbal expression into an algebraic equation or inequality.