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Absolute Maximum and Minimum
Students calculate the maximum and minimum of each function. In this algebra instructional activity, students collect and graph data to analyze it. They differentiate between the absolute max and min and the maxima and minima of each...
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Comparing Positive Fractions, Mixed Numbers & Decimals
Seventh graders explore the concept of fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals. In this fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals lesson, 7th graders compare different forms of rational numbers on a number line. Students order rational...
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Introduction To Functions
Students define a functions and solve problems using functions. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate functions from non-functions. They differentiate between polynomials of higher degrees.
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Linear Systems
Students solve and graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve systems of equations using elimination and substitution. They graph their answer and identify the point of intersection.
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Building a Scale Model
Third graders create a model of the solar system. In this solar system lesson, 3rd graders create a scale model of the solar system. Working in pairs students solve mathematical problems to correctly measure the distance each planet is...
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Constructing and Solving Linear Equations
Learners construct and solve linear equations. For this algebra lesson, students solve equations and graph lines using the slope. They identify the different parts of an equation including the leading coefficient.
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The Effect of Math Anxiety on Cardiovascular Homeostasis
Learners examine the effect stress due to test anxiety may have on the heart. As part of the experiment, students hypothesize, collect data, graph data, analyze data and formulate an understanding of their personal level of stress and...
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Constructing and Solving Linear Equations
Students solve linear equations In this algebra lesson, students create linear equations using integer coefficients greater than one. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane.
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Paws in Jobland: Lesson Plan 35 - Catch of the Day
Young scholars study information for fish farm workers given in the form of a chart, in order to practice interpreting data while learning about the career of a fisherman. In this data interpretation lesson, students read the chart to...
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Logarithmic Transformations of Data
Students investigate and study logarithmic equations. In this precalculus lesson, students analyze the data behind the function. They define each graph as positive, negative or no correlation. They find the line of best fit.
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Who's got the fastest legs?
Students use a stopwatch to collect information for a scatterplot. In this fastest legs lessons, students collect data through the taking of measurements, create and find a median number. Students develop an equation and...
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Bungee M&M's
Eighth graders experiment with M&M's and a cup attached to a spring to to simulate a bungee jump. They graph the results of the experiment and make predictions for continuing the experiment. They determine the "line of best fit."
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Line Of Best Fit: Feet & Forearms
Students actively find the line of best fit. They gather their own data and then use a calculator to find the line of best fit, as well as the equation. They see how to use the TI 81 calculator in order to find the line of best fit.
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Firewood Problem
Students write and solve their own story problems. They determine the cost of firewood by the cord. They organize their data in graphs and charts.
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TAKS 5th Grade Daily Upkeep 10
In this mathematics worksheet, students practice finding the coordinates found in the Cartesian graphing style for the three problems.
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Cause and Effect
Third graders investigate cause and effect. In this cause and effect lesson, 3rd graders read a story and determine what are the causes and effects. Students match sentence strips to the make the correct cause and effect sentence....
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Peak Flow Meter Exercise
Students investigate the concept of lung capacity. They use flow meters to measure the maximum capacity of themselves and others. The data is collected in order to make some conclusions concerning the mean of individual lung capacity....
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Math- A Level Differentiated Lesson
Students investigate the gradient function of a polynomial and they conduct a class discussion about its meaning. Then students use graphing software in order to examine tangents that can be seen visually to aid those who need visual...
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The Topsy-Turvy Twins
Fourth graders read the problem and brainstorm for ways to solve the problem - list these on the board for the students to refer to as they solve the problem. They work in pairs and focus on the strategy selected.
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Memory/Physiology Lab Activity
Students investigate the nervous system and how physical distractions influence mental performance. They work in pairs as a researcher and subject and memorize a series of words with no distractions. After repeating the list of words,...
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Ignoring Friction - Not This Time!
Students discover the factors affect friction. Students, working in lab pairs, complete various experiments in order to discover what factors effect the amount of frictional force a block has as it is pulled across different surfaces.
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Finding Pi
Students participate in a hands-on activity with popcorn and a calculator in order to determine pi.
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Practicing Smarter Not Harder is Best!
Students increase their reading fluence through repeated reading of a selected, leveled passage. Working in pairs, students read a grade level appropriate text in one-minute intervals. After reading they determine their fluency through a...
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7th Grade CCSS Math Vocabulary Word List
Address key vocabulary in the seventh grade Common Core Math Standards with this comprehensive list. A series of word cards is also provided that supports each term with images and examples, making this an excellent tool for teaching the...