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Downloading and Installing Apps

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the TI-73 calculator.  For this middle school mathematics lesson, students examine the procedures for downloading and installing applications to the computer for the TI-73 Explorer. 
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Earth Day Trash Survey Unit

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students develop an action plan to prevent trash from becoming a problem in the future.
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LearningCheck State Proactice Exams Item Banks

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners examine state practice test exams questions.  For this secondary mathematics exam, students receive instructions for downloading state practice exams, using the test item banks with the TI-Navigator system, and view sample...
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Using the TI-GRAPH LINK

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the use of the TI-Graph Link.  In this middle school mathematics lesson plan, students explore the transfer of data from the TI-73 to the computer and vice-versa using the TI-Graph Link.
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EasyData Reference

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the EasyData.  In this secondary mathematics lesson, students investigate the screens, menus, and  list of types of data collection available with the EasyData. 
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Body Changes in Space

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Learners explain the cause of and effects of fluid shift in a microgravity environment. Students identify the effects of microgravity during long duration space flight. Learners describe research on cardiovascular effects in microgravity...
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Words for Algebra

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students rewrite word problems using symbols. In this algebra lesson, students relate algebra to the real world. They identify the correct steps to take when solving word problems.
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Slider Template

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners identify parameters using a slider template. In this precalculus lesson, students relate a slider to a calculator. It provides the learners the opportunity to control the perimeter of the equations.
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Satellite Tracker

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use satellite tracking software to monitor different satellites. They predict and graph the motion of the space station. They create a 3-D display of its path and share it with the class.
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Hazard Mitigation: Bioterrorism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss different ways to spread infectious diseases. In this bioterrorism activity, students model the rate of smoke emission using CalRoad software. They analyze the effects of airborne release of...
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Gas Laws

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use lab work and software to collect and analyze pressure and temperature data in order to illustrate the relationship between the temperature and pressure of a gas at a constant volume. They conduct a lab and organize...
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Com-Post With Us? Learn About Recycling While Having Fun

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners examine the importance of recycling to help the environment. In groups, they make a compost bin on the school grounds recording how the material changes from week to week. They collect other materials for recycling like cell...
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Best Guesser

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders develop strategies for estimating ages, and illustrate results by graphing and interpreting scatter plots to compare x and y coordinates.
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Geometric Figures

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students identify two and three dimensional shapes and use appropriate geometric vocabulary to write a description of the figure by taking pictures of geometric figures in their own environment.
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Variables

For Teachers 6th - 8th
You won't want to replace the resource with anything else. Future computer scientists use Minecraft to learn about variables in computer coding. They engage in several activities to master the variable code block, then apply it in an...
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Completing University

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Pupils analyze the pros and cons of completing a 4 year school. In this statistics lesson plan, students complete surveys and use E-STAT to graph their data. They learn to plot and build diagrams.
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Recording Artist and MP3 Players

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the concept of being a recording artist. For this recording artist lesson, students determine the costs of producing various music products such as a demo tape, 8-track tape, and a record deal. Students discuss supply,...
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Balance or Tilt?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve two-step equations.
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That's So Square

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders are introduced to circles, triangles and parallelograms. As a class, they create the shape with their bodies and are shown the shapes in their actual size. To end the lesson, they sketch each shape and identify their...
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Coin Tossing

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the use of probability and compare it to actual real world results. In groups, they flip a coin a specific number of times while their other group members roll a set of dice the same amount of times as the coin. To...
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Lengths of Ladybugs

For Teachers K
Pupils are read a book about ladybugs. Using the test, they estimate which page shows the longest trip the ladybug made. They assemble their own ladybug book by following directions on a worksheet. They take measurements on each page...
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Toy Planet

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students design a toy store, supply it with merchandise (on paper) and create advertisements. They also manage the store's debits and credits by using a spreadsheet. They consider how to promote the sale of their merchandise.
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An Apple A Day

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students create a graph that showcases their pick for favorite kind of apple. Students are given samples of a variety of apples to determine their favorite in a taste test. They a create a tally chart of favorite kinds apples and use a...
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Kindergarten Shape Books

For Teachers K - 1st
Students, in groups, identify examples of shapes around the school site. They take digital pictures of these shapes and use them to construct a class book.