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Rate of Change
Eleventh graders solve problems dealing with rate of change. For this algebra lesson, 11th graders graph their rate of change problems and analyze it comparing their data with each other. They solve problems dealing with percent and rate...
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Forms of Equations
Ninth graders discuss the different forms of equations. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders talk about the pros and cons of algebraic equations. They discuss reflection across the x and y axis and write out the equation of the given...
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Surfing the Waves
Students use online resources, including animations,to define the slope of a curve and how to calculate the slope. They solve 8 problems online, using the definition of the derivative of a function at a point to calculate slope of the...
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Fantasy Basketball
Students play Fantasy Basketball in order to practice locating Internet information and using technology tools to display data; students demonstrate an understanding and use of graphing, probability, and statistics.
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The Math of Light
Investigate light intensity, illuminance, and power consumption of different light source.Compare the efficiency of light bulbs then create a persuasive advertisement about it.
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"Sir Cumference and the First Round Table" by Cindy Neuschwander
Learners develop an understanding of measurable attributes of circles; develop a formula to determine the circumference of circles. They approximate the value of pi.
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Order of Operations
Seventh graders investigate the order of operations. In this seventh grade mathematics lesson, 7th graders explore the order of operations and practice using them in activities that involve paper and pencil, calculators and...
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Diving, Flying, & Climbing
Students explore Boyle's Law. In this Boyle's Law lesson, students complete problems involving Boyle's Law. They examine the effects of Boyle's Law upon the human body. Students use the Internet to complete a lab activity.
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The Chain Rule
Twelfth graders investigate the chain rule and use it to solve functions. For this calculus lesson, 12th graders apply the chain rule to problems with powers, and product rule. They practice with lots of examples before doing it on their...
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Interest: Interest Olympics
Students determine how interests is calculated and a how it accrues. They examine charts and graphs that show the intricacies of interest. They determine how to increase their own saving by using interest while working with a partner to...
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Equations Lesson Plan
Seventh graders play "What's my Rule" beginning with simple equations and working towards harder problems as student's gain confidence. They evaluate the equations by graphing them. Students identify the slope and y intercepts of the...
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Finding the Area of Regular Polygons
Learners analyze relationship between the increase in polygons sides and a circle. In this geometry lesson, students relate the size of the central angle of a polygon, to a circle. They compare the formula for the area of a polygon and a...
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Area and Perimeter of Regular Polygons - An Extension
Pupils explore the relationship between area and perimeter of polygons.They measure the area and perimeter of regular polygons inscribed in a circle. Learners then discuss how as the number of sides of a regular polygon increase, the...
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Lesson 1: Fast Food Nutrients
Students compute the nutrient values of fast foods. In this fast food nutrient, students observe a PowerPoint about nutrition. They research nutritional topics, answer questions about nutrition, and determine the nutrient values of...
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Introduction to Lego Robotics
Young scholars utilize computer programs to operate a simple robot. In this technology lesson plan, students create robots using Lego pieces and simple motors to move them. Young scholars measure the speed of the robots by...
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Mnemonics to Remember Your Trig Ratios
In this calculus learning exercise, students review mnemonic rhymes to help them remember the different ratios of sine, cosine and tangent. They are funny and memorable for any grade level.
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Derivatives of the 6 Inverse Trig Functions
Student list the 6 trig functions and identify their inverse functions. In this trigonometry lesson, students derive the inverse trig functions using the derivative. They solve problems using the inverse functions through...
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The Spider and the Fly
Students investigate maxima and minima by finding the shortest distance. In this calculus lesson plan, students calculate the shortest distance a bug travels to get to the other side of the tv. They analyze their findings discussing...
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Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration
Twelfth graders solve problems of displacement, velocity and acceleration. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders are given the acceleration and asked to derive the formula for velocity. They work problems involving real life scenarios.
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Proof by Induction
Twelfth graders define and prove theorems using induction. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders differentiate between inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning. They review sigma notations and work proofs by induction.
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Evaluating Definite Integrals with Substitution
Students evaluate and define limits using substitution. In this calculus lesson plan, students apply the use of Integrals to explore Newton's law of Cooling. They solve rate and temperature problems using Integrals.
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Integration by Parts
Students explore integration by parts and use it to solve equations. In this calculus lesson, students sing a song about integration, and practice solving equations using integration by parts twice. They solve integrals and discuss when...
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Integrals with Secant Powers of Secant Tangent
Twelfth graders integrate trig functions with even powers. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders apply their knowledge of trig functions to help them integrate tangents and secants containing even exponents. They integrate the integrals...
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Ellipses
Young scholars analyze ellipse and solve equations. In this algebra lesson, students investigate information about ellipse and solve problems involving ellipse. They analyze and graph ellipse, and write an equation for the ellipse.