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Inequalities Involving Absolute Value
Students solve and graph inequalities involving absolute value. They discuss and identify the basic properties of inequalities, and solve basic examples.
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Intro to Polynomials
Seventh graders participate in a lesson introducing the mathematical concept of polynomials. They are asked questions and assessed according to the answers given during working in small groups.
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Horizontal parabolas
In this horizontal parabola learning exercise, students draw the graph for the horizontal parabola given to them. Students complete 10 problems.
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Polynomial Functions
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders classify polynomials by degree, write in standard form, and describe the behavior of the graph. The two page worksheet provides explanation and examples along with thirteen practice problems....
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Herbal Medicines
Young scholars become critical thinkers about substances that are called medicines and it guides them into an inquiry process of carrying out their own investigations of the attributes of some common herbal remedies.
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Earth Science: The Sun-Earth Relationship
Students examine the sun's impact on the Earth. They read online articles, explore various websites, and answer questions using information found on the Internet.
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Simplify or Transform Linear Expressions
In this linear expressions activity, prealgebra pros solve and complete three different types of problems. First, they simplify several expressions as far as possible. Then, they match expressions to their simplified versions. Finally,...
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Worksheet 31
For this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the differential equations. They also investigate the application of recognizing the parts of the equation.
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Worksheet 20 Fall 1995
In this math learning exercise, students describe a step by step method to solve rate problems. Then they state the time derivatives of different quantities.
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The State Capital of Stem and Leaf
Students explore the concept of stem and leaf plots. In this stem and leaf plots lesson, students plot the 50 US states' capitals on a stem and leaf plot according to the first letter of each state. Students compare their stem and leaf...
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Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2009
Students investigate linear equations through models. For this algebra lesson, students investigate solving one and two step equations. Review solving a basic equation before starting this assignment.
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Introduction to Infinite Sequences
In this infinite sequences activity, students discover the convergence and divergent behavior of infinite sequences. This activity references L'Hopital's rule.
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Constructing and Solving Linear Equations
Students solve linear equations In this algebra lesson, students create linear equations using integer coefficients greater than one. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane.
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Science is Alive
Students explore the scientific method. In this science lesson, students create and conduct a science investigation for the science fair.
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Factoring Quadratic Expressions
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders factor quadratic expressions. The two page worksheet contains explanation of topic, worked examples, and three practice problems. Answers are not included.
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Watershed Awareness
Students investigate the relationship between upstream influences in their watershed and the watershed's estuary. They apply the scientific process to test a hypothesis while examining the impact of upland activities on estuaries.
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Fitting a Line to Data
High schoolers work together in groups to collect data in relationship to how much water marbles can displace. After the experiment, they use the data to identify the linear equation to determine the best-fit line. They use the...
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Solving Systems of Equations by graphing for Algebra One
Students watch the teacher demonstrate on an overhead projector how to graph various equations before the students try them on their own. They start with pencil and paper; once they grasp the concept they move on to punching in the...
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Roots and Radical Expressions
For this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders simplify radical expressions. The two page worksheet contains explanation, worked example, and three practice problems. Answers are not included.
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The Cuisenaire Four-Pan Algebra Balance: Limitations and Suggestions
Learners illustrate the concept of balancing equations using a Four-Pan Algebra Balance. In this balancing activity, students visualize why it is necessary to add or subtract the same quantity on both sides of an equation when solving...
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Temperature Variations and Habitability
Students, in groups, evaluate conditions outside the building and inside the classroom using thermometers, barometers, anemometers, etc. They compare interior and exterior conditions. They consider and discuss factors that contribute...
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Lesson Plan for Fontana Mines
Students estimate and compute with rational numbers. They compare, order and convert among fractions, decimals and percents. Students analyze problems to determine if there is sufficient or extraneous data to solve.
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OHM's Law
Learners study the relationship between current, voltage and resistance in a series circuit. In this investigative lesson students watch a demonstration and see how voltage is measured and see what OHM's law is.
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Mine Lesson #1: Slope slider
Eighth graders investigate linear equations. In this Algebra I lesson, 8th graders explore the effects that manipulating a linear equation has on the graph of the function through the use of a java applet.