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Exponential Reflections

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore the natural log function through the investigation of inverse of the exponential functions by plotting the inverse of the exponential solution points.  Students examine the results to determine that the inverse is the...
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Area "FOILed" Again!

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners perform factoring on the TI. In this algebra activity, students factor equations using the FOIL method. They use the TI navigator to show each step using a visual.
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The Ambiguous Case

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the relationship of triangles with its sides and angles. In this geometry lesson, students create visual on the graphing navigator as they study triangles. They move the sides around to create different angle-side...
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Generic vs. Brand Name

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students compare and contrast generic and brand name products and the costs of producing each. They explore the "Bargain Basement" section of the ING website, participate in a soda taste test, and tally the results of the taste test on a...
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Peanut Butter Broccoli - Creating New Produce Through Genetic Selection

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders understand that traits are inherited and change over time. In this physical traits lesson plan, 5th graders compare produce items for similar traits. Students create large graphs to show their results. Students discuss...
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A Healthy Diet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine their own fast food habits and discuss the poor nutritional value of this type of food. They read nutritional labels on popular packaged foods. They analyze the risks of a diet high in fat and sodium versus a well...
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The Disappearing Kelp Forest

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Learners observe the effect "El Nino" left on kelp plants and sea urchins. They analyze the data collected by researchers, by graphing it on a TI calculator. Before graphing and analyzing the data, you may want to revisit the events of...
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When pH Changes What Happens?

For Teachers 4th - 9th Standards
Learners explore the pH of water in this fourth through ninth grade science lesson plan. They test water samples to determine the pH, then record observations at the aquatic site and compare their observations with the pH readings.
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Match Me!

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Young learners explore motion graphs in this lesson. They investigate distance-time plots as they move in a specific way in front of the CBR in an attempt to make a motion plot that matches a given plot. Pupils explore the connections...
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Logistic Growth, Differential Equations, Slope Fields

For Teachers 12th Standards
Investigate differential equations with your class. They use the TI-89 to explore differential equations analytically, graphically, and numerically as the examine the relationships between each of the three approaches.
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Paying College Tuition

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th Standards
The investigation of exponential equation in the context of increasing college tuition costs is explored through this lessib.  Students write exponential equations based on the percent of change of college tuition and use their...
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Multiplying Monomials

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students differentiate between linear and quadratic functions. For this algebra lesson, students write equations of graphs and graph a function from an equation. They also identify the slope and y-intercept.
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Geometric Sequences and Series

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Learners find common ratios of geometric sequences on a spreadsheet. Using this data, they create scatter plots of the sequences to determine how each curve is related to the value of the common ratio. They will consider whether series...
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Areas of Regular Polygons and Circles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore area of polygons and regular polygons in this math lesson. They calculate the area of several polygons using Cabri Jr. and analyze shapes and write formulas to solve for the area.
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Zeros of Polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph polynomials. In this Algebra II lesson, students investigate the graph of a polynomial to determine the value and the number of zeros. This lesson requires the use of a graphing calculator.
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Local Linearity

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
In order to investigate local linearity, young scholars graph the function on the TI-calculator and zoom to observe the change in slope on the line. They incorporate technology to visualize these problems.
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Continuity and Differentiability 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils examine graphs for continuity and differentiability in this calculus lesson plan. They observe piecewise functions to see where continuity and differentiability come into play. Learners finish by graphing their equation on the TI...
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Integration By Parts

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils solve problems using integration by parts in this calculus lesson. Learners apply the product rule and integration by parts. They graph the equation and use the TI to observe the integration process.
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Natural Logarithm

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians solve problems of logs and natural logs. They graph functions of natural logs on the TI and relate integrals to natural logarithms.
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Infestation to Extermination

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers solve problems with exponential growth and decay. For this calculus lesson, students relate exponential functions to infestation and extermination. They take the derivative to find their answer.
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Sequences

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems using the TI. In this calculus lesson, students evaluate functions using sequences. They graph the functions on the TI and make observations.
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Spreading Doom

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers explore the pattern created by a sequence or series. In this geometry lesson, students relate the spread of a virus to the growth of exponential functions. They collect data as they analyze the sequence created by the growth.
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Points, Lines, and Planes

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems dealing with points, lines and planes. In this geometry lesson plan, students differentiate between parallel lines and planes. They find the intersection of lines and planes.
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Congruent Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars identify properties of triangles. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. They use the umber of sides to help define the angle of the polygon.

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