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Thomas Jefferson

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the accomplishments of world leaders. In this Thomas Jefferson lesson plan, students list the accomplishments achieved by Jefferson and read his epitaph. Students then write epitaphs for recent world leaders or celebrities.
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Bears

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study polar bears and their characteristics.  In this bears activity students divide into groups and design a model that shows the effectiveness of their layers that keep them warm. 
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The Social Contract

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about The Social Contract by Rosseau. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
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Let the Sun Shine In: Energy Conservation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create a project applying their math skills as they discuss energy conservation. In this geometry lesson, students define vocabulary relating to the environment and energy conservation. They construct a building that allow lots...
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Deductive and Inductive Reasoning

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning. In this geometry lesson, students identify congruent figures and examine logos for congruency.
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Investigation - Patterns

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students create a pattern out of pattern blocks. In this math lesson, students work with a partner to investigate the pattern they have. Within that group, students continue to design the pattern by adding the next two pieces....
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Concavity of a Graph

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore the graph of a function. In this calculus lesson, students identify when and where the graph is increasing or decreasing. They identify if it concave up or down by moving the cursor.
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Minimums, Maximums and Zeroes

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians will identify the minimum, maximum-and zeros of a function in this calculus instructional activity. They relate the derivative of a function to its zeros and minimum or maximum. They then graph their solutions and...
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Taylor Polynomial Examples

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers graph Taylor polynomials. In this calculus lesson, students relate accuracy of a Taylor polynomial to the degree of the equation. They graph their polynomials using the TI calculator.
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From Expressions to Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners differentiate between expression and equation by evaluating integers and observing the difference. They use the TI to see the steps to solve problems.
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Simple Inequalities on a Number Line

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve inequalities problems. In this algebra lesson, students graph the solution of inequalities on a number line. They discuss boundaries and open or closed intervals.
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Pythagorean Relationships

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Oh that Pythagorean Theorem is so useful. Learners engage in a 45 minute learning activity that requires them to solve for missing angles and sides of a right triangle. They'll use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the rations of sides and...
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Area Measures and Right Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your class will investigate the relationship among different triangles. This geometry lesson, demonstrates how to make a connection between triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem. They identify the missing side or angle of a triangle.
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Creating a Midpoint Quad

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using a TI Navigator to drag quadrilaterals around to create different shapes, young scholars learn how to draw midpoints in their quadrilaterals. In this geometry lesson, students solve problems using the properties of...
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Chords of a Circle

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Teach how to differentiate between chords and perpendicular bisectors. In this geometry lesson, students relate the properties of chords and circle to solving right triangle. They define what makes two chords congruent in side a circle.
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Functions and Inverses

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems identifying the functions and inverses. In this algebra lesson, students identify a one-to-one function, and perform the horizontal line test. They analyze data and graph their results on a graph.
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Standard Form of Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers factor quadratic equations. For this algebra lesson, students identify the factors and use them to graph the parabola. They find the parameters and vertex of each graph.
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Systems of Linear Inequalities 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve systems of inequalities. In this lesson plan, they identify the solution of the two lines and shade the solution. They identify the boundary line and the region representing the solution.
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Coded Messages

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners solve matrices by multiplication. In this algebra lesson, students create coded messages and relate it to solving matrices. They multiply and find the inverse of matrices.
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Matrix Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students perform reflections of polygons. In this algebra lesson, students use matrices to calculate the reflection across the x and y axis. They also calculate rotation representing 90 and 180 degrees around the origin of the coordinate...
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Exponential Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Perform transformations on exponential functions! Teach your class how to perform dilation, compression, and translation. They graph exponential functions using the TI Calculator.
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Logarithmic Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using the TI calculator to visualize and make predictions, students perform transformation vertically and horizontally on logarithmic graphs in order to solve problems.
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Triangle Inequality Theorem

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners use the inequality theorem to solve triangles and their properties. In this geometry lesson, students are given spaghetti of different lengths and asked to create triangles. They conclude the necessary length needed to make a...
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The "Heart" of the Problem

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore mathematical operations while studying nutrition. In this physical fitness lesson, students explore calories, pulse rate, and the circulatory system. Students use mathematical data to create a healthy physical fitness...

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