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From Playing with Electronics to Data Analysis

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils collect and Analyze data. In this statistics lesson, students identify the line of best fit of the graph. They classify lines as having positive, negative and no correlation.
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Saving the Bald Eagle

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students plot on a coordinate plane. In this algebra lesson, students identify points on a coordinate plane and graph lines given coordinate pairs. They create a model as they study bald eagles and their growth and decay.
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Building a Rover

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate properties of lines and points by making a rover. In this algebra instructional activity, students plot points correctly on a coordinate plane. They identify coordinate pairs given the plots and lines.
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Introduction to Linear Functions

For Teachers All
Students are introduced to the basic ideas needed for understanding linear functions.
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Rocketsmania And Slope

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use a professional basketball team's data and graph it on a coordinate plane. They draw a line of regression and finding its equation. They access a website containing statistics for the Houston Rockets basketball team to solve...
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High and Low Tides

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars collect real world data from the Web regarding high and low tides at various locations in the United States. They find a function which models this data and make predictions on tide levels based on the information found.
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Population Density In Fish

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate how a population of fish multiplies in an ecosystem and the kinds of things that must be done to maintain a healthy population balance with other organisms that live there. They conduct an experiment to test the...
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Population Density

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers use the scientific method to conduct an experiment and use varied methods to gather background information. They correctly use lab equipment and prepare tables and graphs that organize, conclude, and present their...
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Comparison of Snow Cover on Different Continents

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use the Live Access Server (LAS) to form maps and a numerical text file of snow cover for each continent on a particular date. They analyze the data for each map and corresponding text file to determine an estimate of snow cover...
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Aruba Cloud Cover Measured by Satellite

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze cloud cover and to compose written conclusions to a given related scenario. They submit a letter of response and a report detailing their calculations and conclusions.
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Collecting And Fitting Quadratic Data

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the concept of using quadratic data to plot coordinates on a plane. They also apply the quadratic formula for a variety of problems with the help of a graphing calculator to draw the parabola for given...
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Applications Of Rational Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a instructional activity that is about relational functions with the application of methods to real life problem situations. They use the examples found in the instructional activity for the purpose of practice during...
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More Complicated Functions: Introduction to Linear Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of linear functions. In this linear functions lesson, students translate linear functions from tables to graphs to equations. Students use an applet to write a function rule for a linear function in...
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More Students Taking Online Courses

For Students 6th - 8th
In this graph learning exercise, students study a bar graph that shows the number of college students taking at least one online course. Students answer 4 problem solving questions about the data on the graph.
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Guess the Age

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore functions using real world application. In this algebra lesson, students play a game as they apply concepts of function. They graph their findings and discuss it with the class.
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The football and Braking Distance; Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use the quadratic formula to solve application problems. The first problem relates to the path of a football thrown from the top of the bleachers. Students compute the time it will take the football to reach certain heights. In...
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Running Out Of Time: Bloom’s Taxonomy Mixed with QAR

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Dig into chapter 19 of Running Out of Time with questions covering each level of Bloom's Taxonomy. Learners read the text, respond to the questions in paragraph form, and then discuss the answers as a class.
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temperature and the Scientific Method Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study heat, temperature, and heat transfer. Using probeware, the teacher demonstrates boiling points. Students participate in experiments and record the beginning and ending temperatures and mass of objects. After...
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Rate of Photosynthesis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the rate of photosynthesis using elodea leaves. In this photosynthesis lesson plan, students place elodea in a test tube filled with water. They include baking soda and place the test tube under a lamp. Young...
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Principles of Flight: Gyrocopter and the Scientific Method

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the concept of the scientific method. In this investigative lesson, students investigate which direction the blades will spin on a gyrocopter. Student will practice using the scientific method to complete the investigation.
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Solving Systems with Row Operations 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Have your class solve equations using matrices by teaching them how to factor systems of equation to identify the point of intersection. They create their matrices on the Ti and perform row operations to simplify.
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Modeling Hot and Cold Planets

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students, in teams, design and construct models of two planets, one hot and the other cold, using a variety of materials. They attempt to create the models out of substances that will actually show the greatest temperature differences...
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America's Energy Future

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners write a proposal to save energy resources. In this energy lesson, students research nuclear energy, coal power, petroleum, natural gas, hydroelectric power, and renewable energy. Learners then debate energy issues and share...
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Antlion Pit Building Investigation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students design and perform an experiment related to comparing and contrasting antlion pits. Given a set of parameters, students select a hypothesis and perform observations on antlion pits. They record data and use this date to support...