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Glass Transition in a Rubber Ball
Learners illustrate the changes in the properties of a material at its glass transition point. They gather data which they use to construct graphs regarding elastic modules versus absorption modulus, tangent delta, and the effect of...
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Coordinate Grid Paper
In this coordinate grid worksheet, students plot point on the grid. Sheet is a blank template only with no specific associated activities. A website reference for additional resources is provided.
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Laurence Yep's, Dragonwings
Students discuss vocabulary words and compare definitions. They read chapters 6-9 of the novel, Dragonwings, and discuss point of view, and complete a plot diagram. Then they review the four types of conflict and identify the conflicts...
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Line 'Em Up!
Students find coordinate points on a grid and create a line graph with those points. This lesson should ideally be used during a unit on various types of graphs. They make and use coordinate systems to specify locations and to describe...
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Chart the Stars
Seventh graders find constellation distances and plot the stars. In this star lesson plan, 7th graders plot the star points for Canis Major. Students use graphing calculators to graph the constellation. Students choose another...
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Line of Best Fit
In this line of best fit worksheet, learners solve and complete 8 different problems that include plotting and creating their own lines of best fit on a graph. First, they study the samples at the top and plot the ordered pairs given on...
Willow Tree
Midpoint and Distance Formulas
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Learners use the Pythagorean Theorem to develop a formula to find that distance. They then find the midpoint using an average formula.
Illustrative Mathematics
Walk-a-thon 1
Your mathematician's job is to explore the relationship between hours and miles walked during a walk-a-thon. The activity compels your learners to experiment with different means in finding out this proportional relationship. The answer...
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Using Coordinate Geometry by Land, Sea and Outer Space.
Middle schoolers complete a table of values and plot points, as well as construct a graph on a coordinate grid. They construct two graphs on the same coordinate system, and identify the point of intersection. Students represent and...
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Coordinate Planes
Identifying the location of ordered pairs on coordinate planes is the focus in the math lesson plan presented here. In it, 4th graders are introduced to coordinate pairs, the x/y axis, and the techniques associated with this type of...
Illustrative Mathematics
Influenza epidemic
This activity presents a real-world problem about an epidemic of influenza spreading through a city. Learners refer to a graph that shows the number of individuals infected in relation to the number of weeks that have elapsed since...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Unit 8 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 4)
Enhance fourth graders' math vocabulary with 17 word cards and their definitions. Learners focus on terms that deal with graphing, such as y-axis, coordinates, plot, and ordered pair in the last set of math vocabulary cards.
Illustrative Mathematics
Walk-a-thon 2
During a walk-a-thon your learners must determine the walking rate of Julianna's progress. Using tables, graphs, and an equation, they must be able to calculate the time it took her to walk one mile and predict her distance based on the...
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The Definition Derivative
In this derivative worksheet, students evaluate limits, factor equations, and calculate the given function. They determine the derivative of a function and plot it on a graph. This four-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Unit 5: Worksheet 4 - Proportions
In this proportion learning exercise, students use proportions to find the missing side of similar triangles, they identify the percent of a number, and graph points on a coordinate plane. Students solve real life story problems dealing...
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Using the Production Possibilities Frontier
Students identify the purpose of models and why economists use them. Using a graph, they practice reading and plotting points. They are introduced to a production possibilities frontier and draw their own from data supplied to them on...
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Connecting Algebra and Geometry Through Coordinates
This unit on connecting algebra and geometry covers a number of topics including worksheets on the distance formula, finding the perimeter and area of polynomials, the slope formula, parallel and perpendicular lines, parallelograms,...
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Separate Vacations
High schoolers plot the migration paths of birds using latitude and longitude data from a table.
Bytes Arithmetic
Geometry Pad+
Graphing paper, pencil, ruler, protractor, and compass, all get replaced or supplemented with this dynamic geometry application. Here, you can create, move, and scale many different shapes, as well as, explore and change their properties...
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Coordinate Geometry
Grab your class and get them graphing polygons on a coordinate plane! They investigate the four quadrants, discover the x and y axis, and correctly plot ordered pairs. To show their comprehension, each child creates a coordinate picture...
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Plugging Into The Best Price
Examine data and graph solutions on a coordinate plane with this algebra instructional activity. Young problem-solvers identify the effect of the slope on the steepness of the line. They use the TI to graph and analyze linear equations.
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Slope and Parallel Lines
Learners plot pairs of Cartesian coordinates on graph paper and connect points with straightedges. They examine the lines and determine if they are parallel or not by finding the equations of the lines and comparing the slopes. They...
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Saving the Bald Eagle
Students plot on a coordinate plane. In this algebra lesson, students identify points on a coordinate plane and graph lines given coordinate pairs. They create a model as they study bald eagles and their growth and decay.
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Properties of Curves
In this Calculus worksheet, students use a graphing calculator to boost their understanding of functions and their graphs as they examine the properties of curves. The forty-two page worksheet contains one hundred problems. ...