Unit Plan
Radford University

Ramp It Up

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils gather measurements of real-world objects that have slopes. They then plot the measurements and find an equation of a line that fits the measurements. Finally, groups investigate the ADA and determine whether different ramps meet...
Performance
Radford University

Choosing the Best Cylinders

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Don't be fooled: the taller glass doesn't always hold the most. Given the dimensions of different cylindrical containers for beverages and popcorn, pupils calculate the volumes. They see how changing the dimensions affects the volume and...
Performance
Radford University

Are We Normal?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Develop a sense of normal. Learners develop two questions to ask classmates to gather numerical data before creating a box and whisker plot and a histogram to display their data. Class members make inferences and investigate the data...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Determining the Age of Fossils

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the concept of radioactive dating. In this radioactive dating lesson, students investigate how to determine the ages of fossils and rocks as they learn about half-life radioactive decay.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Walking on Air

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect and analyze data with a graph. In this statistics lesson, students use central tendencies to find the meaning of their data. They display the data on a Ti calculator.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Nitty Gritty-The Source and What To Do

For Teachers 7th - 9th
For this environmental contaminants worksheet, students read about a scenario where children were exposed to lead from an old painted bench at a park. Students answer 5 questions about the investigation and what should be done to protect...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cookie Caper

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students determine the best chocolate chip cookie. In this comparison investigation, students create a quantitative scientific study to determine the best chocolate chip cookie using the steps of the scientific method.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

In Debt or Not In Debt

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students investigate the use of credit cards. For this algebra lesson, students differentiate the interest rate of credit cards and how to stay debt free. They identify pros and cons of credit cards.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bounce Back Ball

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders work in teams of four to measure the rebound heights of a tennis ball dropped from four different heights. They investigate with the bouncing balls to measure changes in the type of energy they possess.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Confidence Levels

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students collect data and graph it. For this statistics lesson, students rate confidence levels by collecting data and analyzing it. They graph their findings on the Ti calculator.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigating Volume

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners investigate the components of volume and use appropriate units and procedures to calculate the volume of several household boxes.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

CSI Investigation

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils solve real life situation using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry instructional activity, students calculate the length, midpoint and slope of segments. They solve word problems using properties of square roots.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigating Pythagorean Triples

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate and solve Pythagorean triples. In this geometry lesson, students find the missing sides and angles of a right triangle. They graph right triangles and move the sides around to create different angles.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigating the Pythagorean Triples

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars investigate the Pythagorean triples. In this geometry lesson, students solve for different parts of a right triangle. They identify the missing side or angle using the pythagorean theorem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigating Trigonometric Ratios Through Similar Right Triangles.

For Teachers 8th - 10th
49Young scholars investigate the properties of right triangles. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing angles and sides.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Calculator Curiosities: Order of Operations, Domain, And Inverse Functions

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students investigate the concepts of order of operations, domains, and inverse functions while using a calculator.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Watershed Investigations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the components of a watershed and the factors that affect it. They read a topographical map and use geometry to determine the area of a watershed. Students estimate the volume of a body of water and perform runoff...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solution Chemistry Investigation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concepts related to solution chemistry. They calculate the molar mass of various chemical compounds. Then students predict the anion ratio for ionic compounds. Students also write...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigating the Probability

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate probability using coins and dice. They collect data, graph, organize and interpret data. They predict, describe, compare, compute and draw conclusions based on what they observe and record.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Investigating Slope

For Students 9th - 10th
In this investigating slope worksheet, learners use their graphing calculators to graph equations of a line with negative and positive slopes. They observe differences between the positive and negative slopes and write a rules based on...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Investigating Functions

For Students 11th
In this investigating functions worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 18 different problems. First, they graph each equation on the graphs shown. Then, students make a rough sketch of graph on a coordinate plane. They also determine...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Projectile Motion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe projectile motion and calculate the speed of a baseball based on the time and distance traveled. They record the time, measure the distance, and draw the path of the ball's travel on a data table.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Making Change

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners investigate how to make change when purchasing items.  In this making change lesson, students examine a scenario to calculate the correct change.  Learners play Bingo based on information and calculations to determine...