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Avalanche on Mars!

For Students 8th - 11th
In this mars and scaling instructional activity, students use the given image to determine the dimensions of the image and the size of specific details on the image. They calculate the image scale in meters in order to determine...
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What Is a Watershed?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of water pollution. For this environmental stewardship lesson, students discover what watersheds are and consider how to protect them.
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Derivative Grapher

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners graph the derivative of functions in this calculus lesson. They use the TI to graph their functions and algebraically take the derivative of each function. They then create a visual and analyze the graph.
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Calculus

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students make an inquiry with the aid of technology into the concept of functions. The emphasis of the lesson is on the interplay between the geometric and analytic information.
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Definition of the Derivative

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students find the derivatives of functions.  In this finding the derivatives of functions lesson, students use the definition of derivative to take the derivative of a function.  Students discuss scenarios in which the...
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Linear Functions Quiz

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve 2 multi-step problems, where they use linear functions to determine the equation of a line.
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It's a Drag!

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create number lines using decimals and whole numbers. For this algebra lesson, students graph and solve linear equations. They plot ordered pairs on a coordinate plane correctly.
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Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve linear equations by modeling. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve one and two step inequalities and equations. They use manipulative to create a visual of the steps.
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Reading Contour Maps

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine contour maps and bathymetry maps and discover how to interpret a contour map of the East Pacific Rise. Students look at a map as a class and answer questions together before working independently on a map of the East...
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Pairs of Lines

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students differentiate between perpendicular and parallel planes and lines. They identify segments that are parallel and perpendicular to sides. There are  22 questions.
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Introduction to Topographic Maps

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders create a topographic map and see how it represents  different elevations. In this topographic maps lesson plan students read and interpret topographic maps. 
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Lesson #20 Rates of Change and Velocity

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate speed. In this rate of change instructional activity, students complete a rate/time/distance table to determine the average m.p.h. of a given trip. They listen and follow along with the lecture and examples to...
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Higher Order Taylor Polynomials

For Students Higher Ed
In this polynomial worksheet, students approximate values of linearly using the tangent line. They use first and second-degree polynomials to find the equation of a line tangent to a graph. Students explore Taylor's Theorem. This...
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Quadratic and Linear Functions

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II activity, 11th graders review and apply the basic concepts for solving linear and quadratic equation. The one page activity contains twelve problems. Solutions are not provided. 
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Graphing Data from the Chemistry Laboratory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars graph and analyze data using a spreadsheet.
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Linear Equations and Cell Phone Plans

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the amount of minutes they get charged for each month. In this algebra lesson, students relate linear equations to talking on the phone and the cost to do so. They create graph to plot the cost and usage of the cell...
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Iterating Linear Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars use a spreadsheet to investigate data. In this algebra lesson, students collect and graph data on a coordinate plane. They explain properties of a linear equation both algebraically and orally.
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Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve and graph linear equations. They differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. There are 35 questions about graphing.
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Linear Functions: Are You Ready for the REAL World?

For Teachers 10th
students emulate a real world problem and model it with mathematics working in a small group. Observe and facilitate discussion as the groups use various strategies, such as (graphs, brainstorming, tables, and dialogue.
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Algebra I - Test

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students participate in a lesson that reviews the concept of linear functions in connection with preparation for an exam. The teacher reviews problems with the students for scaffolding. Students practice graphing linear functions.
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The Definition Derivative

For Students Higher Ed
In this derivative learning exercise, 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 learning exercise contains eight...
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Choosing a Summer Job

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
What did you do over your summer vacation. Young wage earners must compare summer job options, and determine when each job earn the same amount and what that amount be. This be done by creating, graphing, and solving systems of...
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Arctic Microclimates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify, measure, and average micro-climatic temperatures in a particular region. They draw a small-scale map of an area to be sampled (classroom, playground, park, backyard) and identify potential locations for...
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Parametric, Vector, Polar, and 3D Functions

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders investigate the capabilities of the TI-89.  In this calculus lesson, 12th graders explore the parametric equation for a circle, for arc length of curves, and for trajectories.  Students investigate the symbolic...

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