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La Toteca- A Tropical Paradise
Students collect data on the time of the ferry. For this algebra lesson, students use the data to predict a ferry schedule. They also compute the depth where oxygen would be needed when diving.
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Coordinate Geometry
In this geometry worksheet, learners calculate the midpoint and distance between two points. They use the correct formula to solve the area and perimeter of polygons. There are 20 multiple choice questions with an answer key.
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Square Milk Bottle Crates
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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Introduction to Economics
Students develop the concept of supply and demand. In this economics activity, students listen to a lecture and take notes on supply and demand. Students create a coherent set of notes about supply and demand.
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Topic 5: Running the Business
Students explore the concept of running a business. In this running a business lesson, students put their plan of action into practice. Students market a product and try to maximize profit.
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Topic 6: Evaluating and Presenting Results
Students construct spreadsheets from raw data. In this spreadsheet construction lesson, students compile data into Microsoft Excel. Students familiarize themselves with entering and presenting data in a spreadsheet.
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Call Me
Students write essays to persuade their families to use a particular long-distance phone plan. They compare a 10-10 plan to a regular long-distance plan.
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Slip Slide'n Away
Students analyze the sliding of boxes along a warehouse floor. In this algebra lesson, students connect math and physics by calculating the friction created by the sliding of each box. They develop faster method to move the box, based on...
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Conjectures and Conclusions
Learners draw conclusions and make conjectures given a specific scenario. In this geometry lesson plan, students model real life scenarios using properties of triangles. They model number facts and explain why the outcome is what it is.
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Modeling With Circular Functions
Learners explore circular functions. They identify the amplitude, period, phase shift and vertical shift of circular functions. Students analyze phenomena described by sine waves and they find mathematical models for transforming images...