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Taylor Polynomials

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Pupils graph Taylor polynomials in this calculus lesson. They observe the graphs for the expansion of Taylor polynomial functions and use the Ti calculator to help create visuals of the graphs.
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Creating a Cyclic Quadrilateral

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Identify and make conjecture about properties of cyclic quadrilaterals. Learners use the TI Navigator to create different shapes and draw conclusions.
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Area Formulas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Teach your pupils to calculate the area of different polygons. Learners create formulas to solve their problems. They use the TI navigator to graph their shapes and observe the change in area.
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Archeologist Frieze Patterns

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Learners construct frieze patterns using translations and rotations. They will discuss how frieze patterns are similar to jigsaw puzzles and use Cabri Jr. to build a triangle frieze pattern using rotations, translations, and reflections.
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Spherical Geometry: A Global Perspective

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students investigate spherical geometry using a globe and an apple. In this spherical geometry lesson plan, students translate Euclidean geometry terms to spherical geometry terms using a globe. They answer 3 questions about spherical...
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Tilings with Multiple Symmetries

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners explore how some tilings can display rotational and/or reflection symmetry in addition to translational symmetry. Students demonstrate how these tilings can be generated using either one of the symmetry concepts and Zome System...
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Math Lab

For Students 10th
In this polygons and angles worksheet, 10th graders complete 5 different questions related to polygons and angles, in addition to symmetry and transformations. First, they define polygon and how they are named. Then, students define...
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I Love the Mountains

For Teachers 1st
First graders discuss and define different landforms. They read the book "Our Land", sing a landform song and perform it with motions and then complete a worksheet.
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Food For Energy - Four Food Groups

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students consider how food is converted to energy. In this science lesson plan, students explore the importance of eating properly with a balanced diet as they study 4 food groups.
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What Makes My Community Special

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create a symbol to represent their classroom community. In this community lesson plan, students discuss what their classroom community is like and create symbols in groups to present to the rest of the class.
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Number Song

For Teachers K
Students sing a song (to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas) that helps reinforce their counting skills.
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Heron's Formula

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars use Heron's formula to calculate the area of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students use three different methods to solve the area of a triangle. They find and construct the incentor and angle bisector of a...
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Tessellations

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create tessellations. In this math lesson, students explore symmetry and patterns through the creation of a tessellation. Students design and create their own tessellation.
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Worksheet 20 Fall 1995

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, learners describe a step by step method to solve rate problems. Then they state the time derivatives of different quantities.
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Tangram Discovery

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students develop an understanding and enjoyment of math concepts and cultural awareness by working with tangrams.
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Families and neighborhoods

For Teachers K
Students create their house to add to a class "neighborhood". In this lesson on family and community, students read the book Family by Todd Parr and discuss how all families and houses are different. Then, students create their own...
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How to weigh a tree

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students pick a tree they see everyday. They measure the tree's circumference and estimate its height using similar triangles. Students are introduced to Computational Science. They use computers and calculators to compute values...
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How Many Pennies?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers estimate the number of pennies it takes to fill outlines of various basic shapes.
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Marshmallow Geometry

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create 2D and 3D shapes using marshmallows and toothpicks. In this geometry lesson, 3rd graders create their shapes and document the number of faces, edges, corners, angles, and sides. They share one shape and its...
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Six Number Pattern and Sequence Activities

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this numbers and sequences worksheet, students solve problems presented in six different activities.  Extension problems are also provided.
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Beginning Modeling for Linear and Quadratic Data

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create models to represent both linear and quadratic equations.  In this algebra lesson, students collect data from the real world and analyze it. They graph and differentiate between the two types.
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Geometry: Lesson 10

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the Pythagorean theorem and how it is used in geometry. Measurements for different triangles is given and then students must solve problems in order to practice using the formula.
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2D Polygons and 3D Nets

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students compare and contrast two dimensional polygons and three dimentional nets by examining the differences in drawings. They create three dimensional shapes and label the faces, edges, and vertices. After creating the shapes, they...
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Design: Line

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students employ an analysis and exploration of line use, to understand line in terms of design, style, and functionality. The learners experiment with line design. Understanding dynamic and diverse use of line will broaden students'...