Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigating Linear Equations Using Graphing Calculator

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate linear equations using the Ti-Calculator. In this algebra lesson, students graph lines and identify the different quadrants on a coordinate plane. They identify ordered pairs used to plot lines.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Do They Relate? Linear Relationship

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners collect information and use a line to represent it. In this algebra lesson, students investigate real world data to see if it makes a line. They graph the line comparing the relationship of the x axis with that of the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Missed The Boat

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students complete time and distance problems. Using appropriate problem solving strategies, students determine when a helicopter will catch a cruise ship. Students write a summary of their solution process. They complete a graph to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bungee Man Lab

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars explore the motion of a toy bungee jumper using the scientific method. They view a video of a bungee jumper and discuss what can be measured about a bungee jump. Students discuss the scientific mehtod and how to design an...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Perimeters, Patterns, and Conjectures

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discover patterns and write conjectures relating to perimeters and polygons. Working in cooperative learning groups, they use manipulatives and graphic organizers to solve problems then answer a series of questions in which they...
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Guide on Interpolation vs. Extrapolation

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what interpolation and extrapolation are and methods used for them in statistics. Gives real-world examples of their applications in telecommunications, engineering, thermodynamics etc.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Linear Interpolation and Extrapolation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use linear interpolation, linear extrapolation, and the line of best fit to make predictions about a data set.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Linear Interpolation and Extrapolation

For Students 8th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to use linear interpolation and extrapolation to make predictions.
Handout
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Scatter Plots

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explains, with examples, what scatter plots are and how to interpret the data. Discusses trends, interpolation and extrapolation, and correlation. Includes a set of practice questions.
Unit Plan
Other

Introduction to Simple Linear Regression

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This introduction to simple linear regression includes graphs and a discussion of extrapolation and interpolation.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Something's Fishy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students examine the size, mass, and growth rates for three species of fish. They interpolate and extrapolate from best-fit models. Students compare the growth rates of endothermic and exothermic animals.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Bacterial Growth and Regression

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This activity gives students a set of data to perform a regression analysis. Students need to be able to read the data, perform a regression, and interpolate and extrapolate information.
Handout
Other

Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Problem Solving With Linear Models

For Students 8th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to solve real-world problems using linear modeling.