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You Must Still Think Yourself, CAS Can Only Help

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Have the class learn about and make conjectures about a line intersecting a cubic.  In this making conjectures about a line intersecting a cubic lesson plan, students draw lines that intersect a cubic at three different points.  Students...
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Parametric Races & Slopes

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate the slopes and parametric equations. In this calculus lesson, high schoolers solve parametric equations with specific parameters. They relate lines and slopes based on the derivative of the equation.
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Function or Not a Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Graphing linear equations on the TI is easy! Through examination of graphs and identification if it is a function or not, this lesson can relate to the real world.
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Alternate Interior Angles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Label angles of parallel lines to analyze the angles created by a transversal and two parallel lines. They graph their lines and observe the similarity and difference in the angles.
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Strike a Pose: Modeling in the Real World (There's Nothing to It!)

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Adjust this lesson to fit either beginning or more advanced learners. Build a scatter plot, determine appropriate model (linear, quadratic, exponential), and then extend to evaluate the model with residuals. This problem uses real-world...
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Transforming Triangles

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders graph translations (slides) and reflections (flips) on a coordinate plane. They visualize and identify geometric shapes after applying transformations on a coordinate plane. Finally, 6th graders write a paragraph telling...
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Circles and Angles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners identify tangents, chords and secants. In this geometry lesson, students graph circles and identify angles created by secant lines, tangent lines and chords.
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Critical Points

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars identify critical points on a graph. In this calculus lesson, students graph their equations on the TI calculator. They zoom in and out to identify the critical points.
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Newton's Method

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Student approximate the roots of E using Newtons Method. In this calculus lesson, students calculate the equation of tangent a line. They use the TI to visualize the tangent line.
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Do the Elephants Need Sunscreen? A Study of the Weather Patterns in Etosha

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze the weather patterns in Namibia. They create a graph of the yearly temperatures and use the internet to gather information. They discuss how the weather goes in cycles in the area.
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Exploring the Orthocenter of a Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians explore the concept of triangles as they construct altitudes of triangles to find the orthocenter. Learners construct their triangles using Cabri Jr. on their graphing calculators and find that the altitudes of a...
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The Phone Bill Problem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students write an equation for a linear function. For this algebra lesson, students collect data, plot it and graph it. They identify the equation of the graphed data and define the slope and y-intercept of the graph.
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Super-Ball Physics

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students experiment with varied balls to determine the bounce factor in centimeters. In this physics lesson, students experiment to find the height a ball must be dropped from the have the highest bounce rate. Students graph the results...
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Let's Measure

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students learn how to measure length using inch units.  In this measurement lesson, students use two different units of measure to measure the length of a Leopard Shark and then use pattern blocks to measure its length.  Students use the...
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Writing Equations from a Table

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use coordinates in a table to write equations. For this algebra lesson, students discuss rate of change as it relates to slope and x and y values. They plot the points from a table to graph their lines and write an equation for...
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What is Log?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians differentiate between logs and natural logs in this algebra lesson plan. They solve functions and logarithmic functions. Learners also graph and rewrite the exponential and log functions.
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Measuring Rainfall and Relationships Between pH, Alkalinity and Suspended Solids in the Pago River

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders test the pH and alkalinity of Pago River. In this ecology lesson, 11th graders collect data and use spreadsheet to graph results. They analyze and share their findings with the class.
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How Strong is Your Magnet?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students measure the strength of a magnet and graph how the strength changes as the distance from the magnet increases.
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"Measurement in Motion"

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the rate of motion and changes in motion using a ramp and a rolling object. They conduct the demonstration, determine the average speed, and describe how a moving object can have zero acceleration and deceleration.
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Limits and Their Properties

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the following topics of Calculus: The Tangent Line Problem, The Area Problem, and Exercises. They find limits graphically and numerically. Students write a mathematical autobiography, they write their earliest...
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What Does Average Look Like?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the concepts of range, median, mode, and mean through the use of graphs drawn from models. They use manipulatives to represent data they have collected within their groups, and compare the differences between mode,...
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Rational Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Young scholars investigate rational numbers in this algebra lesson. They graph systems of equations and use technology to find the point of intersection. They need a TI for this assignment.
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Souper Philanthropists: The Drive

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students understand how good- hearted people can make a difference to others. In this philanthropy lesson, students hear the story of a child who eats in a soup kitchen (Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen) and answer questions. Students...
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Riemann Rectangle Errors

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students calculate the area under a curve. In this calculus lesson plan, students integrate the function to find the area under the curve. They use the Ti to create a visual of the graph.