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The Graph of a Linear Equation—Horizontal and Vertical Lines
Graph linear equations in standard form with one coefficient equal to zero. The lesson plan reviews graphing lines in standard form and moves to having y-coefficient zero. Pupils determine the orientation of the line and, through a...
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Positive and Negative Numbers on the Number Line—Opposite Direction and Value
Make your own number line ... using a compass. The first installment of a 21-part series has scholars investigate positive and negative integers on a number line by using a compass to construct points that are the same distance from zero...
Curated OER
Vertical and Horizontal Lines
First graders view works from Mondrian such as "Composition with Red, Yellow and Blue" receiving explantion of the primary and secondary colors and the color wheel and vertical and horizontal lines. They glue black strips to the...
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The Slope of a Non-Vertical Line
This lesson introduces the idea of slope and defines it as a numerical measurement of the steepness of a line. Pupils then use the definition to compare lines, find positive and negative slopes, and notice their definition holds for...
Curated OER
Identifying Lines: Horizontal, Vertical, and Oblique
Second graders identify horizontal, vertical, and oblique lines on a worksheet after learning them in class. They demonstrate a horizontal line with their arms while saying the word and use their arms with no talking to demonstrate...
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Horizontal and Vertical Lines
Students solve equations and graph-their solutions. In this algebra lesson plan, students, identify the type of line using the slope of the equation. They graph and observe their lines.
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Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Enhance your class's understanding of linear equations by extending their study to parallel and perpendicular lines. Young mathematicians learn the relationship between the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines. They then use that...
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Graphing Lines That Don't "Fit"
How can you graph lines that don't seem to fit on the given graph? What makes a line straight? What does the rate of change mean when graphing a line? How do you know if a slope is positive or negative? How do you know if the graph of a...
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Identifying Horizontal, Vertical and Oblique Lines
Third graders watch the teacher draw a horizontal line across the board. They listen to the definition of horizontal and has a student demonstrate putting their body in a horizontal position. This is repeated with a vertical line. The...
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Line: a Geometric Exercise
Students study the different types of lines and create a drawing demonstrating what they learned.
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Geometry Lesson 7: Line Segments And Angles
Fourth graders examine and identify line segments and angles using dot paper to draw them. They look at vertical, horizontal, intersecting, parallel and perpendicular lines, draw right angles and angles that are greater than and less...
Willow Tree
Slope
Investigate the different types of slope using graphs and ordered pairs. Scholars use the slope formula to determine the slope of a line between two points. Includes examples with a slope of zero and with no slope. The lesson follows a...
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Tangent Lines and the Tangent Function
Construct tangent lines and make the connection to tangent functions. An informative lesson reviews the geometry origins of the tangent function. Pupils use that information to determine how to construct a tangent to a circle from a...
Curated OER
Points on a Line
How do you find slope? You use points on a line of course. slope. Teach your class how to calculate and differentiate between horizontal and vertical lines. They are sure to be pros at graphing lines on a coordinate plane by the end of...
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Horizontal and Vertical Asymptotes of Graphs of Rational Functions
Get close to your favorite line. Scholars use end behavior to help find horizontal asymptotes. With the understanding of domains of rational functions, learners find vertical asymptotes and then use graphing calculators to verify the...
Curated OER
Interior Design Techniques in Black and White
Students create interior designs using white paper and black ink. In the process, they incorporate all four line techniques - horizontal, vertical, curved, and diagonal. While the designs do not need to be tangible representations of...
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Equations of Horizontal and Vertical Lines
Students are given graphs of lines and asked to write an equation. In this algebra lesson, students are asked to write the equations for horizontal and vertical lines. They write equations for line crossing and going through coordinate...
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Interpreting Line Graphs
Fifth graders interpret line graphs. In this graphing instructional activity, 5th graders first begin by reviewing the difference in bar and line graphs and what they are used for. Students practice interpreting the data on various line...
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Facial Symmetry
Learners study facial symmetry. They explore lines of symmetry, and create illustrations with multiple lines of symmetry.
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Discovering Art - Scott Gallery: Line
Students study how line is used in art. They identify horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines in artwork. They view the painting, The Western Brothers, and identify the line the dog makes and the position of the boy's arm. They discuss...
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Finding Slope of a Line from Graphs, Tables, and Ordered Pairs
Middle schoolers explore the concept of slope in numerous ways and start to look at simple linear equations. They describe the slope in a variety of ways such as the steepness of a line, developing a ratio, using graphs, using similar...
Curated OER
Study in Line Direction
Students study line direction in art. In this art activity on lines, students look at art that portrays lines being used in different ways. They will use what they have learned about lines to create a final composition depicting either...
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Line and Shading = Shape and Form
Students collect natural objects and draw these objects with and without shading.
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LESS THAN ZERO
Upper graders study how to extend a vertical number line to include negative numbers; order numbers on the number line; and find the distance between numbers on a number line. They will begin with a game using dice to explore...