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Faster speed-Shorter Time

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students calculate the inverse variation, and speed given the formulas. In this algebra lesson, students investigate properties of conics, focusing on the hyperbola. They identify the distance between the directrix and other parts...
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Vertical and Horizontal Translations

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students analyze function graphs.  In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson, students investigate the graph of a function as they determine to which family of functions it belongs, determine the parent function and describe the...
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Solutions, Solutions, Could it Be?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students graph and solve linear system of equations. In this algebra lesson, students use algebraic and graphing methods to solve their systems. They find the point of intersection for their solution and draw inference from their data.
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What's Its Slope

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners identify the slope of a lines.For this algebra lesson, students define the  meaning of slope and write an equation given the slope. They graph linear functions using the slope and y-intercept.
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Correlate This!

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners investigate different correlations. In this algebra lesson, students analyze graphs and identify the lines as having positive, negative or no correlation. They calculate the line of best fit using a scatter plot.
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Cut It Out!

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students calculate the surface area of polygons. In this geometry lesson, students use spacial reasoning to find the answer to their problem. They analyze solids and create formulas to estimate the measurements of the area.
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Solar Speed

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students perform unit conversion. For this algebra lesson, students calculate the distance and speed of a solar car. They graph their result as speed versus distance and analyze it.
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How Much Data is That?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students differentiate between exponential and logarithmic functions. In this algebra lesson, students use logarithmic properties to solve equations. They identify growth and decay of graphs.
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Investigating Pythagorean Triples

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils investigate and solve Pythagorean triples. In this geometry lesson, students find the missing sides and angles of a right triangle. They graph right triangles and move the sides around to create different angles.
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What's My Ratio?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate ratios of various objects.  In this ratios of various objects lesson, students draw pictures on graph paper and then dilate or shrink the image.  Students determine the ratio of their pictures. ...
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Geography: Lengths, Perimeter, and Area of Similar Objects

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore characteristics of similar objects. Using attribute blocks, they explore the ratios of the perimeter, area and side length in similar shapes. They calculate and compare the area of shapes.
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Linear and Non-Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students study linear and non-linear equations. After a teacher demonstration, they use calculators to solve and graph equations. They distinguish the difference between linear and non-linear equations.
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Fishing for Points TI-83/83 Plus

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the Cartesian coordinate plane.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore the coordinates of a drawing of a fish and examine the effects of moving the drawing on the ordered pairs. Students predict the...
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Exploring the Properties of Rectangular Prisms.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students define properties of rectangular prisms. In this geometry lesson, students identify the relationship between two and three dimensional objects. They use Cabri technology to graph their figures.
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Constructing Parallel Lines

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students construct parallel lines using a protractor and a straightedge. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the properties of parallel lines. They use Cabri to graph and observe the lines.
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Roller Coaster Robot

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students calculate the area under a curve. In this calculus instructional activity, students use Riemann sums to find and approximate the area under a curve. They use the derivative and differential equations to solve.