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Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of the associative, commutative, and distributive properties. In the associative, commutative, and distributive properties lesson plan, students discuss real world examples of each property. Students...
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Round and Round and Round We Go!

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate motion using a CBL. In this algebra lesson, students collect and graph data on a coordinate plane. They define and identify amplitude and period of conic graphs.
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Tune...Um!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect real data on sound. In this algebra lesson plan, students use a CBL and graphing calculator to observe the graph created by sound waves. They draw conclusion about the frequency of sound from the graph.
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Proportions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the mathematical concept of proportions in an attempt to apply them in various types of problems. The real application of proportions is often found in word problems which requires a them to also practice a systematic...
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Squaring Function of Natural Numbers

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete problems where they use the definition of exponents to expand the squaring function of natural numbers. In this squaring natural numbers lesson plan, 8th graders also identify squares form 0 - 12 and complete a...
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Inverse Relations and Functions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheets, learners find the inverse of a given function by switching the y with the x. They graph the different functions and identify the difference. This worksheet includes thoughtful questions and worked examples.
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Finding Addition Patterns

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students practice finding the sums of two-one digit numbers. In this addition lesson plan, students also record facts onto an addition chart.
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Tortillas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners convert recipes for tortillas. They calculate the amounts of ingredients as they convert recipes and write an explanation of the task to demonstrate their calculations. After reviewing their calculations, they demonstrate how...
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Word Problems: Algebra

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss algebraic symbols, equalities and unknown quantities, review sample problems and complete associated worksheets.
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Practicing Arithmetic

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice single operation arithmetic ranging from single digit addition to long division of decimals or real numbers using Graphit. They use data sets and rules to graph ordered pairs.
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Number in Geometry

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners use a number line to assist with their additions. They use a calculator to check for factors. Students are taught factors and multiples. They use array model of multiplication to define meaning. Learners develop a wide range of...
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Not Your Average Average

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discover that if a distance is traveled in two or more segments at different average speeds, you cannot average the average speeds. Instead the total distance traveled must be divided by the total elapsed time. Students practice...
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Aircraft Trajectory Problem Set

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers read text from a NASA Web-based textbook then demonstrate an understanding of the text by using it to complete an activity on aircraft trajectories.
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The Mandelbrot Set

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the Mandelbrot Set. They are introduced to the concept of a complex number and function in order to motivate the discussion of Julia and Mandelbrot sets. Students investigate fractals and how they are built.
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Area graphics for 7th graders

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Pupils randomly select dimensions for three geometric shapes (square, right triangle and circle). From the graphs they compare and contrast the graphical results of each shape.
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Multiplication Slideshow

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a slideshow of multiplication facts using Keynote. Students create slides with a multiplication fact and a picture representation for the multiplication facts from 2 through 5.
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A Pocketful of Change

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins, especially the quarter. They conduct a survey of coins in students' possession, graphing the results to show frequency distribution and drawing inferences about the U.S....
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Multiple Ways to Add and Subtract

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders recall multiplication facts to tens. They recall factors of numbers generated by multiplication facts to ten. Students become familiar with the use of brackets in notation. They multiply two digit numbers by a single...
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Impossible Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners distinguish between possible and impossible graphs of functions, and to learn why some graphs are impossible. They have practiced plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane
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Around and Around We Go

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discover that a polygon is a closed figure formed by line segments, and that the perimeter of a polygon is the sum of the lengths of its sides. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain lots of practice with...
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Complexity

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Students perform mathematical operations on complex numbers. After a lecture/demo, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice performing operations on complex numbers.
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Mixed Expressions and Complex Fractions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students are introduced to mixed expressions and complex fractions. They work through several problems with the instructor and then complete a worksheet.
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Using an Amortization Table

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars search the Internet to find a site that contains an amortization table and make a hypothesis about the results of changing time and rate. They examine the affects of time and rate on a mortgage and discuss the difference...
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How Does Human Respiration Relate to Radon?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the role of human respiration and how it relates to radon. They identify damage to the lung from the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen. They work together to complete a lab activity and worksheet.