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Leonardo Lives

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the concepts of force and motion. They describe how motion is created by force. Also students define a simple machine and the factors of application to creating force or motion. They analyze the plans of...
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Pigs: Facts And Fun

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners complete a unit on pigs. They take a field trip to the fair and zoo, watch the video of "Charlotte's Web," create a poster, read and analyze "The Three Little Pigs," write a storybook, participate in a reader's theater, and make...
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We're Going to the Zoo!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write and publish a poem as part of a class poetry collection after analyzing the poetic structures of haiku, limericks, sound poems and free verse. After viewing a multimedia demonstration of the poetic structures, and after...
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Weather Patterns

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Pupils collect weather data over a thirty day period to gain an increased understanding of the weather patterns in their area. Once the data is collected, students post their finding online using a web tool. Finally, pupils attempt to...
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Statistical Inquiry

For Students 8th - 10th
In this statistical inquiry learning exercise, students analyze and interpret a variety of diagrams such as a scatter plot, bar graph and pie charts. They create tables and other diagrams to support given data. This two-page learning...
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Math Patterns

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math sequences worksheet, students solve 17 problems in which they write the next 3 numbers that will complete a math sequence. Students analyze the 3 two digit numbers in a series, decide on the pattern, and provide the next 3...
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Growing a Nation

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the major events and inventions that changed American families and communities.  In this US History lesson, 11th graders analyze various documents dealing with the changes.  Students create a project on...
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Debates Over Suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the concept of Habeas Corpus. For this Civil War lesson, 8th graders research the reasons for and against suspending the writ of habeas corpus. Students analyze various documents.
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Species on the Edge

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine sea turtles. In this endangered species lesson, students analyze sea turtle habitats. Students hypothesize why sea turtles could go extinct.
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A Wet Welcome Home

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners investigate data collection and analysis.  In this Algebra I lesson, students create a scatter plot and find the equation of best fit in a simulation of a leaking water pipe.
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Math Instructional Technology Information

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the correlation between education and salary. In this business lesson, students analyze the salary rate for different jobs to determine if there is a correlation between the two. They graph their findings and...
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Visual Communication of Quantative Data

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students collect and analyze data based on academic performance. In this statistics lesson, students create graphs and analyze the data they created. They use positive, negative and no correlation to analyze the data.
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Logarithmic Transformations of Data

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate and study logarithmic equations. In this precalculus lesson, students analyze the data behind the function. They define each graph as positive, negative or no correlation. They find the line of best fit.
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Looking Normal

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners identify the shape of a function. In this statistics lesson plan, students plot the data collected. They analyze their data for positive, negative or no correlation. They find the line of best fit.
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Line of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of linear regression. In this linear regression lesson, students do a Barbie bungee activity where they collect linear data. Students plot their data using a scatter plot. Students determine a line of best...
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Fourteen Math Regent Exam Statistics Questions on Scatter Plots and Linear Regression

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this linear regression activity, students solve fourteen Math Regent Exam questions regarding scatter plots and linear regression.  The solutions are provided.
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Lines of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners determine if there is an associationm in a scatter plot of data. They analyze data through predictios, comparisons, and applications. Students calculate the line of best fit using a graphing calculator. They display data in...
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Lines of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of line of best fit. For this line of best fit lesson, students find lines of best fit in examples about riding your bike home from school and dentistry. Young scholars find two data points and find the...
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Teaching With Documents: Powers of Persuasion - Poster Art of World War II

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners analyze 11 posters from wartime and complete a worksheet. They discuss the similarities and differences between the posters and where the posters might have been posted. Student volunteers from each group present the posters to...
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Earthquake Analysis

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students analyze and plot the coordinates for several recent earthquakes on a world map. They learn not only about research and geology, but about map-making and data analysis. They think of other ways to analyze the data given.
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Completing University

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students analyze the pros and cons of completing a 4 year school. For this statistics lesson, students complete surveys and use E-STAT to graph their data. They learn to plot and build diagrams.
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Advertisers Tread Lightly; Quietly Encouraging Consumers To Spend Again

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners analyze how one national company responded to the tragedy incorporating special message into its advertising. They are to attain knowledge of advertising as it relates to current events.
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Weighty Matters

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars analyze political cartoons, and write short paragraphs explaining the cartoon's meaning and the cartoonist's point-of-view.
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Water Quality Data Analysis

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students develop a process for analyzing collected bayou data. They find the mathematical relationships among various biological factors. Students, work collaboratively using technology in their data analysis.