E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Center of the Ocean: How Can Some Foods Be Harmful to Our Health?
Theo is on a cruise ship with his family. They're having a party with loads of food. Not all the food is healthy though. Can you help Theo choose healthy foods?
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E Learning for Kids: Science: Ocean Center: Why Do We Need to Conserve Water?
Go aboard on a cruise ship with Denise and her family. Help her learn about water conservation, and why it is important.
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Texas Instruments: Initial Value
This activity involves using the indefinite integral to locate one of a family of curves given specific initial information.
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Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Algebra 1: Graph Polynomial Functions
Students can use the TI-84 Plus family to check the sum or difference of polynomial functions.
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Texas Instruments: Banquet Meal
In this activity, students use proportional reasoning skills to increase a family-size recipe to a banquet-size recipe.
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Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Algebra 2: Collect, Model Trigonometric Data
Students will use the TI-84 Plus family to collect data from a microphone and analyze. Students' will then write a trig function to model the data.
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Texas Instruments: Sas Triangle Congruence
This activity will help students visualize the construction of congruent triangles and conceptualize properties through measurement and movement of their construction. Students will need access to the TI-84 Plus Family.
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Texas Instruments: The Pythagorean Theorem and Classifying Triangles
Students can use the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem to predict a triangle's classification. The Cabri Jr. App on the TI-83+/84+ family will be used to create triangles and find their measurements. Adobe PDF lab worksheets are included.
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Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Algebra 2: Graph Equations of Circles
Students can use the TI-84 Plus family to graph equations of circles.
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Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Geometry: Investigate Slopes
Students can use the TI-84 Plus family with Cabri Jr. to investigate properties of parallel lines.
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Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Algebra 1: Perform Linear Regression
Students can use the TI-84 Plus family to enter data, do a scatter plot and find the line of best fit and explain how they could use it to predict future values.
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Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Geometry: Investigate Proportionality
Students can use the TI-84 Plus family with Cabri Jr. to segment lengths in a triangle.
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Texas Instruments: Modeling and Simulating Projectile Motion
This activity provides participants the opportunity to model and simulate projectile motion using a program and the TI-83/84 family of graphing calculators. It is a preliminary in-class activity used prior to actual launching an...
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Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Algebra 2: Graph Rational Functions
Students can use the TI-84 Plus family to analyze the end behavior of polynomial functions.
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Texas Instruments: Projectile Motion
This activity uses the indefinite integral to locate one of a family of curves given specific initial information.
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Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Geometry: Converse of Pythagorean Theorem
Students can use the TI-84 Plus family with Cabri Jr. to determine if the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem is true.
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Texas Instruments: Probably Not!
Students learn to find the theoretical probability of different female/male combinations in a family of kittens. Students will investigate empirical and theoretical probabilities and make a connection to Pascal's triangle and binomial...
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Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell: End Behavior of Polynomial Functions
Students can use the TI-84 Plus family to analyze the end behavior of polynomial functions.
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Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Algebra 1: Find Minimum and Maximum
Students can use the TI-84 Plus family to find the minimum or maximum and the zeros of quadratic functions.
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Texas Instruments: Let's Play Ball With Families of Graphs
This activity is designed for students to use real-time data to generate a family of parabolic graphs. The data set will be generated by graphing the heights of a ball bounce with respect to time. Students will determine the regression...
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Wikipedia: Kamakura Shogunate
The Kamakura Shogunate was a feudal military dictatorship ruled by the shoguns of the Minamoto family from 1185 to 1333 AD. The article gives information on Minamoto no Yoritomo's proclamation as shogun of the Kamakura Dynasty, his wife...
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Wikipedia: Culture of Honduras
Experience Honduran culture at this site offered by Wikipedia. Learn about the music, literature, art, religion, cuisine, and family life of this diverse culture.
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Wikipedia: Muromachi Period
Wikipedia provides information on the Muromachi Period of Japanese history running from 1336 to 1575. Also has a chart showing the Ashikaga family tree.
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Sabelallende: Isabel Allende
Isabel Allende's biography can be found on this site. The site also contains a timeline, family album, press photos, interviews and her speeches. You can also read an excerpt and summary of her books.