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The Factor Connection
Pupils investigate the connection between factors, zeros, and graphs of quadratic functions. The instructional activity requires the TI-nspire handheld.
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Coming to America: A Look at Colonization in the 1600s
Students analyze the European colonization of America. In this colonial America lesson, students use provided Internet resources to research colonization and representative government. Students use their finding to create webpages,...
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Science Fiction
Students complete compare and contrast activities for two stories about racism and tolerance in the science fiction genre. For this literary analysis lesson, students read a Ray Bradbury short story and Walter Mosley poem, watch a...
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Checks on Presidential Power
Students examine presidential powers. In this checks and balances lesson, students identify the constitutional and informal restraints of the president and consider the reasons for the limitations.
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Mark Rothko
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage and answer reading comprehension questions.
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Gandhi: A Man of Simple Means
Eleventh graders examine the life of Mohandas Gandhi. In this Gandhi activity, 11th graders listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the Gandhi's life and respond to the provided discussion questions.
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Quantifiers Exercises- So or Such
In this so or such instructional activity, learners fill in the blanks to sentences with so or such, combine sentences with so...that or such....that, rewrite sentences, and more. Students complete 4 activities total.
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The Memory Play in American Drama
Students take a closer look at a memory play. In this American drama lesson, students read Tennessee Williams's The Glass Menagerie and analyze it as a memory play. Students discuss the linear and non-linear aspects of the play prior to...
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Fractal and the Dragon Curve
Students explore Fractal designs. In this geometry lesson, students observe the different polygons created in nature and relate it to math. They define polygons on planes and rotate polygons about a point.
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The Dragon Curve Fractal
Students identify the properties of a dragon curve. In this geometry lesson, students identify sequences and patterns as they solve fractals. They investigate patterns found in nature.
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Are you in Golden Shape
Students solve and verify the solution for unknown measures. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the properties of circles. They use the arc, angle and segment relationship to find the missing measures.
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Faster speed-Shorter Time
Learners calculate the inverse variation, and speed given the formulas. In this algebra instructional activity, students investigate properties of conics, focusing on the hyperbola. They identify the distance between the directrix and...
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Linear Functions-Learn Your Lines
Students solve and graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students collect and plot data on a coordinate plane. They use the CBL and TI calculator to graph systems of equation.
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Linking Real World Data to the Classroom
Students analyze data representing real life scenarios.In this algebra lesson, students collect, plot and analyze data using a graph. They use different methods to represent and present their data.
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Isabel Allende
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Isabel Allende and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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ABOUT ALL YOU CAN EAT: Superfoods
Students trace back through time to see how the nutritional value of food consumed was enhanced. In this nutrients lesson students complete several activities that show the mass of food, and its PH value.
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Geometry in Tessellations
Students examine tessellations and their geometric properties. Students also develop a better understanding of lines, planes, angles, and polygons.
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Lights On - We Have A Quorum
Students explore basic bacteriological techniques. They investigate cell to cell communication and become aware of the environmental and evolutionary implications of this communication.
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Sentence-Combining in Grade Eight
Eighth graders examine and discuss signaled sentence-combining. They read sentences and then combine them. They revise paragraphs from their own compositions using sentence-combining.
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Geometry and Symmetry
Students examine tessellations and their geometric properties. The lesson and discussions may be used to develop students' understanding of polygons and symmetry as well as their ability to analyze patterns.
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From Brainstorm to Published Paper
Students investigate a topic through research, observation, and experimentation. They prepare a short science report and publish it online. Students reflect on the role of science reports in the larger scientific community.
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Geometry Scavenger Hunt
Pupils use the digital camera, identify geometric shapes (in nature as well as man-made), and gain a better understanding of geometric vocabulary. They search for and recognize geometric shapes in unusual settings
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Alexander The Great
Students investigate the historical person of Alexander The Great. They view a video in order to create the context for the lesson. They read some biographies and conduct research using a variety of resources. Then students create their...
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Middle School Home Energy Audit
Seventh graders research the origins of local electrical power and compare costs and methods of generation with other areas of the country or world.