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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
Students utilize computer programs to operate a simple robot. In this technology lesson, students create robots using Lego pieces and simple motors to move them. Students measure the speed of the robots by running Robolab...
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Mnemonics to Remember Your Trig Ratios
In this calculus worksheet, 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 Trig Functions
Twelfth graders analyze the derivatives and use trig functions to practice using the derivative. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders derive the 6 trigonometric functions using the derivative and their properties. They complete practice...
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Derivatives of the 6 Inverse Trig Functions
Student list the 6 trig functions and identify their inverse functions. For 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, 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, 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 plan, 12th graders apply their knowledge of trig functions to help them integrate tangents and secants containing even exponents. They integrate the...
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Ellipses
Students 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.
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Similar triangles
Tenth graders investigate the theorems of ASA, AAS, AAA and ASA. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders discuss the theorems of triangles and how it is used to solve for missing sides or angles. They review how two angles are formed by...
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Finding the Area of Regular Polygons
Students 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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Perpendicular Lines in the Coordinate Plane
Students investigate the relationship between perpendicular and parallel lines on a coordinate plane. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate lines based on their slopes.
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Slope and Topographic Maps
Students investigate slopes as they study topographic maps. In this algebra instructional activity, students discuss and apply the concept of slopes to graphing and analyzing data.
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Ask An Expert
Students explore various ways to use the Internet for extra help in school. In this technology lesson, students go to various "ask an expert" websites. Students review the process of using these Internet resources.
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1-800-MATHFUN
Students complete a number and letter recognition activity by creating phone numbers for businesses. In this telephone number lesson, students brainstorm telephone numbers that include words. Students translate numbers to their numeric...
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Point-Slope Form
Ninth graders explore the point-slope form of linear equations and graph lines in the point-slope form. After completing the point-slope equation, they identify the slope of a line through a particular point. Students explain the...
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Factoring
Students factor quadratic equations into two binomials multiplied by each other. In this quadratic equations lesson plan, students complete math problems in and out of class.
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Similar Triangles
Students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. In this geometry lesson, students identify the missing side and angle of a triangle. They identify the different ratio and proportion of the sides of a triangle.
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Standard Linear Form
Ninth graders identify and describe the x-intercept as the place where the line crosses the x-axis as it applies to football. They create their own differentiations to reinforce the distinction between the x-intercept and the...
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Negative Exponents
Seventh graders practice writing and solving expressions involving negative exponents. The teacher uses an overhead projector to do example problems while lecturing to the students. They use notes taken in class to help do the...