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Spaghetti Bridges
Eighth graders experiment with building bridges of spaghetti, pennies, and a cup to determine how varying the number of spagetti pieces affects the strength of the bridge. They graph their results and interpret the data.
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Graphing Absolute value Inequalities
Students investigate the concept of inequalities and practice graphing them at various degrees of difficulty. They review the basic rules with the teacher at the level of theory which may make it harder for them to understand without...
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Linear and Quadratic Approximations
Students explore a linear, a parabolic, and a log function. In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus instructional activity students investigate the graph a line, a parabola, and a log function. Students examine the three graphs as they compare...
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Relative Humidity & Dew Point
Students use a 24-hour graph of air temperature, relative humidity, and dew point to describe at least one reason why the variables change (or don't change) during the day. They use given scenarios to identify and describe the problems...
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Worksheet 18
In this math worksheet, students graph the function. Then they determine the altitude in relation to the graph of the function using point (2,1).
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Area and Volume
For this area and volume worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 6 different types of problems. First, they find the numbers if the product of one of the numbers with the square of the other number is to be as large as possible. Then,...
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Squares
In this squares worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 7 various types of problems. First, they divide a product of one with a square of the other. Then, students find the dimensions of a rectangle that will maximize the area. In...
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Canada's Climate: Temperature and Rainfall Variations
Students analyze data about various climates in Canada. In this data analysis and climate lesson, students use Canada Year Book 1999 to complete a worksheet and make connections between precipitation and temperature in different climates.
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Scatterplots
In this statistics worksheet, students create a scatter plot based on their analysis of data provided form the space shuttle Challenger disaster. The five page worksheet contains four questions. Answers are not provided.
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Population Trends in the European Union
In this European Union population trends worksheet, students compare and contrast the average age of a person in Iceland and Luxembourg as they respond to 6 short answer questions.
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Trigonometry Practice: Trigonometric Graphs #3
In this Trigonometry Practice worksheet, students are asked to graph a variety of trigonometric functions. A graphing calculator is required to complete these three pages.
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I Wood if I Could
Tenth graders investigate the process of how specific products are made from trees. For this chemistry lesson, groups of students must choose among ice cream, bubble gum, paper, toothpaste and lipstick. They research, design and produce...
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AP Calculus Exam
In this calculus worksheet, students review important rules of derivatives and integrations. They graph their functions using symmetry and coordinate pairs. There are 20 questions.
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Introducing the Coordinate Plane
Fifth graders practice using estimation. In this estimation lesson, 5th graders add, subtract, multiple, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Students decide upon instances when estimation is more appropriate than...
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Human Coordinate Plane
Eighth graders form a human coordinate grid to develop knowledge of the placement and meaning of coordinates on a grid. They experience the placements of the x and y coordinates in an ordered pair.
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Quadratic equations
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations. The interactive lesson contains explanation and worked examples with five practice problems. Answers are not included.
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Discriminant and Quadratics
In this quadratic equation, students find the discriminant using the formula given and identify how many solutions a quadratic function will have. There are 3 problems with answers and examples.
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Quadratic Equations
For this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students investigate the various methods that can be used to solve quadratic equations. The one page interactive worksheet contains instruction, worked examples and five practice problems. ...
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Solving Quadratic Equations
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations. The six page worksheet contains instruction on topic, worked examples and five practice problems. Answers are not provided.
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Quadratic Formula
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use the discriminant to determine the nature of the roots of a quadratic equation, determine the best method to use when solving a quadratic, and practice using the quadratic formula to...
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Quadratic Equation Calculator
For this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use an online quadratic equation solver to find the zeros of a quadratic. The one page interactive worksheet provides one worked example and the equation solver.
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Lesson 3: Understanding Population Growth
Students explain population growth in Maryland and its relationship with age structure, household growth and consumption of land.
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Mapping the Sea Floor
High schoolers review their prior knowledge on topographical maps. Using a map, they examine the sea floor off the coast of San Diego, California. With a partner, they chart the sea floor of an area and use cutouts to create a visual...
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Bungee M&M's
Eighth graders experiment with M&M's and a cup attached to a spring to to simulate a bungee jump. They graph the results of the experiment and make predictions for continuing the experiment. They determine the "line of best fit."