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Differential Equations and Population Growth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students determine the size of the population at a given time. They calculate the time at which the population will be a given number. They observe how the population grows at the rate that is directly proportional to the number of...
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Graphs and Functions

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Students are introduced to plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane seen several categories of functions, including lines and parabolas
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Exploring Arrangements of 2, 3, 4, and 5 Cubes

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars construct models of various tricubes, tetracubes, and pentacubes that are possible, classify n-cubes into different groupings, and draw these figures on isometric dot paper giving true perspective to what they visualize.
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Square Milk Bottle Crates

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students attempt a problem that Students has the potential to have more than one solution. Hence the problem is accessible to a wide range of students. The problem is essentially about finding patterns and this is typical of a number of...
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Vertical and Horizontal Translations

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study seven functions. They use their handheld calculator to determine which family of functions the equation belongs, the parent function described, and they calculate the vertical and horizontal translation.
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Introduction to Graphical Representation of Data Sets in Connection with Nuclear Decay

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students record data, make observations, and share in experimentation and discussion of numerical experiments.
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Determining the Relationship Between pH and Hydrogen Ions with Microcomputer Based Lab (MBL) and/or Calculator Based Lab (CBL) Equipment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners find the relationship between the variables based on experimental data. They determine mathematical relationship between pH and the amount of hydrogen Ions in solution.
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Getting to the Bottom of the Pyramids

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work together to develop logical arguments about pyramids and chain letters. They share their ideas with other groups and create a diagram showing the breakdown. They discuss the results.
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The Nucleus / Nuclear Reactions and Elementary Particles

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students describe how radioactivity relates to alpha and beta particles. Using their properties, they write a descriptive paper about the gamma rays and alpha and beta particles. They calculate q-values and the half-life of a given...
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Pizza Toppings 2

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars explore possible combinations of items. They devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically. They examine using linear and quadratic patterns to solve combination problems. From a given...
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The Lady's Age

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a game to establish the context of solving problems in a systematic and mathematical fashion. They also solve various types of equations to find reasonable solutions.
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Weighing Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students devise a strategy to solve problems that is done in a systematic and mathematical fashion. The finding of the unknown value is the focus of the lesson. To solve linear equations proficiently is the skill of the lesson.
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The Old Chicken Run Problem

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders apply problem solving strategies to work with a real life situation in which they need to determine the area. They determine the area of chicken runs that are rectangular in shape when give a partial perimeter.
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Polygonal Strings

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders apply knowledge of how to calculate the area and perimeter of triangles. They determine why it is inappropriate to measure the area of land by its perimeter which is done in certain areas of New Guinea. They complete a...
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Big Wheels Keep on Turning

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders work in groups and investigate how force determines the speed and distance then they view the video, "Math Vantage #7: What's Your Angle?." They are given a real life problem to solve using speed, ramps, angle, incline...
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Do we Really Need Wild Nature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research challenges with which modern biotechnology confronts wild nature. Students collect articles that relate to biotechnology and the environment. Students prepare a collaborative answer to the question, "Do we really need...
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Calculus

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students make an inquiry with the aid of technology into the concept of functions. The emphasis of the lesson is on the interplay between the geometric and analytic information.
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Polymerase Chain Reaction and DNA Profiling

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine DNA fingerprinting and polymerase chain reaction and how they are used in everyday life and for criminal investigations. They discover how these techniques can also be used to answer ecological and evolutionary questions.
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Introduction To Data Analysis

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the concept of looking at the data put in a variety of ways that could include graphs or data sets. They analyze data critically in order to formulate some sound conclusions based on real data. Students graph...
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils solve right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem.  In this solving right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem lesson plan, students find the missing side of a right triangle.  Pupils find the hypotenuse given two...
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Looking For Triangles

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems with triangles. In this geometry instructional activity, students analyze shapes to find different triangles. They name the shapes created by putting triangles together.
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The Dynamics of Populations

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders analyze the growth rate of different population. For this biology experiment, 10th graders identify the biotic and abiotic factors that limit population size. They create a poster to show their findings in class.
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The History and Future of Human Population Growth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create a timeline of human population growth based on guided reading. In this biology lesson, students analyze the trend of how population increased over time. They share their findings in class.
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Unit Perimeters and Areas

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students use Geometers SketchPad to find the area and perimeter of several shapes. In this geometry lesson, students determine area of rectangles and progress through irregular polygons. None of the referenced worksheets are included...

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