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Teach Engineering

Applying Statistics to Nano-Circuit Dimensions in Fabrication

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
Do flexible circuits change dimensions during fabrication? Groups use GeoGebra software to measure the length of pictures of flexible nano-circuits. To determine if the circuits change dimensions, future engineers use Microsoft...
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Curated OER

What is Log?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians differentiate between logs and natural logs in this algebra lesson. They solve functions and logarithmic functions. Learners also graph and rewrite the exponential and log functions.
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Curated OER

Oodles of Poodles

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students solve equations by graphing. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between functions and relations. They use the TI to graph their equation and analyze the graph.
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Curated OER

Exponential Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Perform transformations on exponential functions! Teach your class how to perform dilation, compression, and translation. They graph exponential functions using the TI Calculator.
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Curated OER

Solving Exponential Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solving exponential and logarithmic equations is taught in this interactive instructional activity. Students use properties of logarithm and exponents solve functions. They estimate the solution and use the Ti to find the exact solution.
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Curated OER

Exponential vs. Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils differentiate between exponential and power functions. They identify the base, exponent and properties of exponential functions. They also graph the functions using the TI calculator.
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Curated OER

Transformations and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study graphing exponential functions. In this transformations instructional activity, 10th graders apply inquiry to determine how changes to a parent function affect its graph. Students analyze transformed graphs and...
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Curated OER

Students Analyze Data With Scatter Plots

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Scatter plot lessons can help students create different types of graphs by hand or with the aid of technology.
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Curated OER

Calculus Test

For Students 9th - 11th
In this calculus instructional activity, students take the derivative of functions, solve logarithmic equations and derive log formulas. There are 25 questions on this test.
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Curated OER

Precalculus Exam

For Students 11th - 12th
In this precalc lesson, learners write out definitions, identify functions, solve integrals and derivatives and graph trig functions as they relate to angles. This is a final exam for precalculus. There are 80 questions on this exam.
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Chill Out: How Hot Objects Cool

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Teach how to explore exponential equations.  In this Algebra II lesson, students investigate the graph that occurs as a hot liquid cools.  Students model the data algebraically.
eBook
Rice University

College Algebra

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Is there more to college algebra than this? Even though the eBook is designed for a college algebra course, there are several topics that align to Algebra II or Pre-calculus courses. Topics begin with linear equation and inequalities,...
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Mathematics Vision Project

Module 8: Modeling With Functions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Sometimes there just isn't a parent function that fits the situation. Help scholars learn to combine function types through operations and compositions. Learners first explore a new concept with an introductory activity and then follow...
eBook
Rice University

Algebra and Trigonometry

For Students 10th - Higher Ed Standards
Move on into trigonometry. An informative eBook takes the content of a College Algebra course and adds more relating to trigonometry and trigonometric functions. The content organization allows pupils to build upon their learning by...
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Curated OER

Worksheet 28 - Spring 1996

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math learning exercise, students examine the graph in polar coordinates of r = f(θ). Then they sketch a graph of the modified functions indicated.
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Curated OER

Vertical and Horizontal Translations

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars analyze function graphs.  In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson, students investigate the graph of a function as they determine to which family of functions it belongs, determine the parent function and describe the...
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Curated OER

Algebra II: Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate, describe, and predict the effects of parameter changes on the graphs of exponential functions; describe limitations on the domains and ranges of these functions; and examine asymptotic behavior.
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Curated OER

Parent Functions Reference

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
In this functions worksheet, pupils explore the graphs of fifteen parent functions.  This worksheet is meant as a reference for students.
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Curated OER

Logs, Charts, and Journals: What's On Your Plate?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Have your writers identify and use words that appeal to the senses. They create a chart of sensory words and record some of their favorites, then write a journal entry in which they describe eating at a restaurant using sensory details....
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Carbon Dating

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Simulate C-14 decay using M&M and Reese's Pieces candies. In this scatter-plot lesson, students perform an experiment to simulate the half life of C-14. Information is plotted on a scatter-plot. Students answer four comprehension...
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NASA

Benford's Law

For Students 9th - 12th
For this Benford's Law learning exercise, high schoolers read about the first digit frequency of numbers. Students solve 3 problems about sunspot numbers, solar wind magnetism and the depth of the latest earthquakes by using on line...
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Scientific Notation III: Linear vs Exponential

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the differences in exponential growth and linear growth of a system. They interpret data on graphs and develop their own charts. They answer discussion questions as well.
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Curated OER

Properties of Fractals

For Teachers All
Pupils build a working definition of regular fractal, look carefully at the concepts of dimension and scale, and are introduced to logarithms. They solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by trial and error and using logs.
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Curated OER

Properties of Fractals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers build a working definition of a regular fractal, they measure the concepts of dimensions and scale, they explore the concept of a logarithm and they attempt to solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by...

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