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Moles Lab Activities

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Want my name and number? It's 6.0221415 times 10 to the 23rd, and my name is Avogadro. Providing nine different activities, experiments, and labs, this lesson keeps Avogadro relevant to your class all year long. 
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Introducing Linear Terminology

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables and then, they write equations of lines and find and use the slope and y-intercept of lines. They use linear equations to model real data and define to define the...
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Solution Sets and Linear Independence of Vectors

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study homogeneous linear systems. In this linear system of equations instructional activity, 11th graders write linear system solutions in parametric vector form. Students also identify the connection between linear...
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Writing a Function Rule

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II learning exercise, students determine the equation that correctly represents the relationship between the x and y values provided.  The one page learning exercise contains four multiple choice...
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Parametric, Vector, Polar, and 3D Functions

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders investigate the capabilities of the TI-89.  In this calculus lesson plan, 12th graders explore the parametric equation for a circle, for arc length of curves, and for trajectories.  Students investigate the...
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Natural Logarithms

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II learning exercise, 11th graders solve equations involving natural logarithms.  The two page learning exercise contains explanation, worked examples, and four practice problems.  Answers are not included. 
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Integers

For Students 9th
In this integers worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 14 different problems. First, they find a given number of consecutive integers with a given sum. Then, students determine the dimensions of a rectangle given the length and...
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Letter Symbols

For Students 7th - 8th
In this letter symbols instructional activity, students solve and complete 4 different types of problems. First, they circle the expressions that are the same as the one shown. Then, students find the value of each symbol. In addition,...
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Placing Parentheses

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students decide where and when to use parentheses. In this algebra instructional activity, students use parentheses to clarify a math problems and solve correctly. They use order of operation as they solve problems with integers and...
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Transformations of Energy

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the relationship between energy and matter, and measure the mass of various objects. They listen to a teacher-led lecture about potential energy, and in small groups measure the mass of various objects such...
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Distance over Time

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students analyze velocity and how it is determined. They experiment with velocity in order to measure and calculate the magnitude of speed. They use examples in their novel "Skateboard Renegade" to relate velocity to real life situations.
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Exploring Function Graphs

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate three different sets of data that relate temperature to another variable in the physical world. These illustrate linear, inverse and exponential relationships.
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Exploring the Ares 1X Launch-Parameters

For Students 10th - 12th
In this rocket launch activity, students solve 3 problems about the Ares 1X rocket and its launch, trajectory, and motion in both the vertical and horizontal direction.
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Pendulum Problems

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore how pendulums function.  In this pendulums lesson students complete a pendulum lab activity. 
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You Gotta Have Heart

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the concept of relations and interpret graphs and tables. They analyze given data and look for a pattern to determine if the numbers represent a function. Students practice solving scientific word problems that...
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Introduction to Mathematical Modeling

For Students Higher Ed
In this mathematical modeling instructional activity, students answer two essay questions. They describe Newton's Law of Cooling by describing and constructing a model and answering seven essay questions about the process.