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Celsius to Fahrenheit
Young scholars convert degrees between two different units. In this algebra lesson plan, students graph linear equations and identify the line of best fit. They use their line of best fit to make predictions given a set of data.
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Traveling Through the Solar System
Students use calculator and non-calculator methods for analyzing data. They apply data collection and analysis in a study of mass and weight. Students enhance and apply the concept of line of best fit. They master graphing in a plane,...
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A Sick Astronaut
Aspiring astronauts graph, interpret, and analyze data. They investigate the relationship between two variables in a problem situation. Using both graphic and symbolic representations they will grasp the concept of line of best fit to...
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Spaghetti Graphs
Students work in pairs to test the strength of spaghetti strands. They collect and graph data to determine a line of best fit. Students create a linear equation to interpret their data. Based on the data collected, students predict...
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Linear Equation Experiments
In this linear equation worksheet, students solve and complete 2 different experiments that include using linear equations. First, they determine the difference between independent and dependent variables. Then, students graph their...
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Exploring Linear Equations And Scatter Plots - Chapter 5 Review
Learners complete rolling stocks experiment, and collect and enter data on the computer. They enter data on graphing calculators, complete scatter plot by hand with line of best fit, and discuss different graphing methods.
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Least-Squares Regression
Less is best when looking at residuals. Scholars use an interactive to informally fit a linear regression line to data on a scatter plot. The interactive provides a correct best fit line with residuals and correlation coefficient to...
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Using Excel to Draw a Best Fit Line
Students create line graphs for given data in Microsoft Excel. Students follow step by step instructions on how to create their graph, including how to create a trend line. Students print graphs without trend lines and manually draw...
Creative Chemistry
Combustion of Alcohols
For this combustion worksheet, learners complete two problems using a table showing the amount of heat released when different alcohols burn. They then create two graphs plotting the energy release against the number of carbon atoms.
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Linear Functions-Learn Your Lines
Students solve and graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students collect and plot data on a coordinate plane. They use the CBL and TI calculator to graph systems of equation.
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Conductivity of salt Solutions
Students investigate the concentration level of solutions. In this math/science lesson, students identify three different ionic compounds. They predict the conductivity of each using their collected data.
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Means of Growth
Students collect and graph data. In this statistics lesson, students analyze their plotted data using a scatter plot. They identify lines as having positive, negative or no correlation.
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Left Hand, Right Hand - Solving Systems of Equations
Students compare the speed at which they write with their left hand to the speed at which they write with their right hand. The experiment serves as a vehicle to help students develop a conceptual understanding of the three different...
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Perimeter and Area
Fifth graders identify the area and perimeter of a rectangle. In this perimeter lesson, 5th graders use geoboards and rubber bands to construct various rectangles. Students use the formula to calculate area and perimeter of the...
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Exploring Diameter and Circumference
Learn how to identify the diameter and circumference of a circle. Then, collect data on a circle and relate it to the diameter and circumference of a circle. Last, plot data and find the line of best fit.
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The Composition of Seawater
Students explore the concept of finding the composition of seawater. In this finding the composition of seawater instructional activity, students make a saturated salt water solution. Students discuss why there is variation...
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Let's Get Linear
Math whizzes utilize spreadsheets to examine linear modeling. They roll marbles down a ramp from three different heights and measure how far they roll. They use Excel to record their data and create a plot of their data.
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Shaquille O'Neal Hand & Foot Span
If Shaquille O'Neal wears a size-20 shoe, how big are his hands? Learners will use the average ratios of foot length to hand span to calculate the hand span of Shaq, but first, they have to collect the data! They will...
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Introduction to Graphing
Students practice graphing activities. In this graphing lesson, students discuss ways to collect data and complete survey activities. Students visit a table and graphs website and then a create a graph website to practice graphing.
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Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Fractions, decimals, and percents all say the same thing! Show your classes how to convert between the three forms using visual and numeric representations. Then lead them to an understanding of scientific notation.
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Graphing Exercise of Ideal Gas Data
In this graphing of Ideal Gas Data activity, students use the given data to draw 4 graphs of the given data. They are given the pressure and volume to draw and interpret the graphs.
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Describing the Motion of a Battery Powered Cars
Pupils explore distance a toy car travels by changing the amount of batteries used to power the toy car. In this force and motion lesson, students calculate the average speed of a car while investigating the power from various...
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Commercial Salmon Fishing
Students work with data about commercial fishing ofsalmon in Alaska. Students gather data, graph it, and analyze it.
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Graphs and Transformations of Functions
Is it possible to solve quadratic equations by factoring? It is, and your class will graph quadratic equation and functions too. They perform transformation on their graphs showing increasing and decreasing intervals, domain, and range....