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A Wet Welcome Home
Learners investigate data collection and analysis. In this Algebra I lesson, students create a scatter plot and find the equation of best fit in a simulation of a leaking water pipe.
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Properties of Logarithms
Students explore the concept of logarithms. For this logarithms lesson, students discuss the logarithm properties. Students use linear functions as a basis to develop the logarithm properites by substituting log b and log a...
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Three for the Money: The Degree/Diameter Problem
Learners explore the degree, diameter, planarity, and size of graphs. In this degree, diameter, planarity, and size of graphs lesson plan, students try to construct a graph with more than 12 vertices that satisfy all other...
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Graphing Polar Coordinates
Pupils engage in a lesson that is about the plotting of polar coordinates while graphing equations. They plot multiple points with the help of a graphing calculator and using coordinate graph paper. Students identify the pattern known as...
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Introduction to Conics
Just exactly where does the name conic come from? This brief hands-on exploration explains it all. Have your class cut cones to create their own conics, then assess their understanding with a few identification problems. Consider making...
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Perimeter All Around
Students explore perimeter and area of regular and irregular polygons. They experiment with color squares and create different arrangements using the same number squares. Then they compare the area and perimeter measurements of each.
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Graphing Quadratic Equations with a Coefficient of One
This is a teacher page for a lesson and does not include any materials to support the lesson. Students graph quadratic equations with a coefficient of one and create a table of values to graph a quadratic equation. They plot the values...
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When Average Is the Way to Go
Students engage in experiences involving the mathematical concept of averages. After watching a video, students explore averaging through a variety of different methods.
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What's Up With My Class
Middle schoolers collect data about their class and they use Excel spreadsheet to display their tables and graphs about the class. They answer survey questions and collect their data. Students create a graph of their choice to display...
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Symmetry of Road Signs
Students identify symmetry in road signs. In this geometry lesson, students explore objects in the real world for symmetry. They perform translation, rotation and reflection.
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Transformations Using the Geometer's Sketchpad
Young scholars discover rules for single transformations, rules for composition of transformations, when a figure has transformation symmetry, and if a transformation is congruent to its preimage.
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Stick-Slip Movement
Ninth graders operate a model to observe the type of motion that occurs at a fault during an earthquake. They explore the effects of several variables. Students measure movement, calculate averages and plot and graph information.
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Lines, Lines, Everywhere
Students explore linear equation suing real life scenarios. For this algebra lesson, students find the slope and intercept of a line. They create table of values to plot their graph and draw conclusions.
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Transformations
Seventh graders complete activities to perform transformations of various figures and describe the transformations. In this transformations lesson, 7th graders perform a translation, a rotation, and a reflection on graph paper. Students...
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Introduction To Data Analysis
Seventh graders investigate the concept of looking at the data put in a variety of ways that could include graphs or data sets. They analyze data critically in order to formulate some sound conclusions based on real data. Students graph...
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Making 10 to Add 7, 8, and 9
In this math worksheet, young scholars solve addition problems with 7, 8 and 9 by using a ten-frame and counters. Students follow the detailed directions for addition on the page. There are also 5 activities to do with a study buddy.
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Symmetries of Strip Patterns
Pupils study strip patterns and identify symmetry. They create a paper doll chain. They experiment with different shapes. They determine if their chain is a strip pattern. They create snowflakes with triangles.
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Translations
Students explore the concept of translations. In this translations lesson plan, students discuss similarities and differences between images and pre-images. Students apply translations to coordinates of figures. Students use patty paper...
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Spatial Relationships
Students investigate the geometry concept of spatial relationships. They draw a replica of a cube. Students list the planes on the cube and go into further depth with identifying the parallel line in segments of the cube. The...
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Lots of Squares
Students work in pairs, to make a square on the geoboards with a rubber band (or draw one on the dot paper). It can be any size and in any location and share their answers with the class.
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Straight Line Graphs
Students discover certain equations produce straight lines. In this graphing lesson, students draw axis and problem solve to find coordinates to graph.
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Origami Frogs
Ninth graders explore a variety of geometry and science concept while making an origami frog. The fold paper into the shape of a frog and conduct measurement activities including frog leaps.
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Ellipses
Students investigate the concept of ellipses and how they are used in a variety of geometry problems with a focus upon writing an equation given certain criteria. They draw an ellipse while developing the equation examining the x and y...