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Loving Literature

For Teachers 1st
First graders, after having "Are You My Mother?" by P.D. Eastman read to them, participate in group discussions or independentally work to analyze a spreadsheet to identify essential elements in the story and graph their data. In...
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Vertex and Factored Form of Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph quadratic equations. For this algebra lesson, students solve quadratic equations by factoring. They identify the end behavior of the graph.
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Conic Sections

For Students 11th - 12th
In this conic sections worksheet, students solve and complete 8 different problems identifying various types of conic sections. First, they write each equation given in standard form. Then, students determine whether the graph of each of...
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Euler's Method

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners identify Euler's method of graphing in this calculus lesson. They approximate values of a function and check their work using EM. They also differentiate equations at an exact point.
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Barn Owl Pellet Lab

For Students 9th - 12th
In this lab worksheet, high schoolers dissect a barn owl pellet then identify the different small animals found in the owl pellet. Using class data they calculate percentage present as well as complete 8 post lab questions.
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Correlate This!

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students investigate different correlations. In this algebra instructional activity, 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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Unit Plan: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
A six-day unit for algebra II on exponential and logarithmic functions builds upon Chapter 12 of Merrill Algebra II with Trigonometry; Applications and Connections. The text provides assistance in the depth of instruction...
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students analyze and graph the waste created in a typical lunch period. They increase awareness of various types of garbage students create during a lunch period. They construct and label a graph of lunch waste. They brainstorm...
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Boats Graph

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students read from the Bible about the travels of Paul, particularly the boat rides. They trace Paul's travels on a map of Asia Minor. Students review a field trip they took and make a graph showing the numbers of each type of boat they...
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Groups Coming to America

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use text or other references to locate different types of information about the Mayflower and pilgrims. They create a presentation for lower elementary classes about the Pilgrims.
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Exploring Function Graphs

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate three different sets of data that relate temperature to another variable in the physical world. These illustrate linear, inverse and exponential relationships.
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Australian Settlers

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students interpret graphs and research events to identify links between events in the world and the arrival and plight of immigrant groups. They discuss the myths about immigration.
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Investigating Transformations Of Parent Functions

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students identify the basic transformations of parent functions. They use their graphing calculator to create a transformation booklet by folding a sheet of computer paper in half and stapling along the folded edge.
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Square Roots, Number Classification, Ordering & Graphing

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify numbers as rational or irrational. Using calculators estimation, and factoring methods, 9th graders compute the square root of numbers. They graph numbers in sequential order and round numbers integers to the...
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Transformations and Translation of Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students translate functions horizontally and vertically. In this algebra lesson, students identify the parts of the formula that allows the graph to move left, right, up and down. They perform a transformation on the coordinate plane.
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The Environment and Interactions of Living Organisms

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the environment and interactions of living organisms. They identify abiotic and biotic factors and create a foldable and vocabulary cards. They create a poster illustrating soil and watch a video to study symbiosis.
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Identifying Horizontal, Vertical and Oblique Lines

For Teachers 3rd
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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Identifying Implications

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read a variety of reading passages and articles. They investigate how to make implications and assumptions using the information provided.
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Who's Coming to Lunch: A Study of Mold Growth

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students participate in an experiment to determine where fungi and molds are formed, and create graphs documenting fungal growth.
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Paint My Counties: Map Coloring the Counties of Arizona

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the counties of Arizona. In this social studies lesson, 4th graders color a county map of Arizona using the fewest number of colors possible. Students write a persuasive paragraph.
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There's a World of Science to Read Today!

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Pupils read a current science article. They write a summary of the article, take notes, write and edit a summary, and print their work.
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Solving Systems by the Elimination Method

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils solve equations by elimination and use the TI to graph the lines and find the point of intersection.
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The Power of 1: Individual Assessment of Anthem

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students prepare for a Multiple Intelligences based assessment after completing the novel "Anthem." As individuality is a theme in the novel, each student reflects that concept by choosing how best to show understanding of the novel.
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A Geological Puzzle

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners compare and contrast the various types of rocks on each continent. In groups, the calculate the rock ages and types to determine if the continents, in their opinion, were joined at one time. They develop two imaginary...