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VH1 And You Don't Stop - 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Students examine the origin and elements of Hip Hop music and the associated culture. They visit websites and listen to examples of the music.
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Folklore and Culture
Sixth graders explore the four kinds of folklore in this seven instructional activity unit. Through reading a variety of legends, muths, fables, and folklores the concepts pf the lessons are synthesized byStudents.
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Geometric Coordinates
In this geometric coordinates activity, students solve and complete 3 different types of problems. First, they use the equations provided to complete the table on the right. Then, students plot the x- and y- coordinates on the graph to...
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System of Axes
In this system of axes learning exercise, 10th graders solve and complete 1 word problem. First, they determine the figure shown in the illustration and set-up an expression. Then, students solve to find the shaded region of the diagram.
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Equations and Inequalities
In this equations and inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 2 multiple choice problems. First, they read and identify the graph shown representing a given equation. Then, students determine the graph that best represents...
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Ordered Pairs
In this ordered pairs worksheet, 10th graders solve and graph 6 different sets of points on each graph. First, they draw each of the given ordered pairs in each problem on the gird shown. Then, students label each of these points on the...
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Coordinate Graphing
In this coordinate graph activity, 10th graders graph and complete 10 pairs of numbers on the illustrated gird. They graph each x point and label it on the graph. Then, students graph each y point listed on the graph and label those points.
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Parabola
In this parabolas instructional activity, 10th graders solve and graph 12 different problems related to various types of parabolas. First, they determine the vertex and the y-intercept based on the graph illustrated for each. Then,...
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Solution Sets
In this solution set worksheet, 9th graders solve 5 different problems that include graphing on the x- and y-axis. First, they solve each inequality as needed. Then, students graph the solution set found in each on the coordinate plane...
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Reggae Music
In this music worksheet, students read an excerpt about Reggae music from Jamaica. They identify when and where it began and how the lyrics are sung. Students also respond to six questions related to reggae music.
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Hyperbolas
Students analyze given hyperbolas and write the equation for an hyperbola given certain information. They also identify and define hyperbolas and complete an activity using the hyperbola paper included in the lesson plan which will help...
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Translation and Rotation of Axes
Students rotate axes to eliminate the xy-term and illustrate the dissectible cone as needed. They also discuss the discriminant for the second degree equation in two variables, as well as the translation of axes and rotation of axes....
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Hit the Slopes
Eighth graders work in one collaborative group to understand how ordered pairs are represented and graphed on a coordinate plane. They identify points on the coordinate plane and communicate their understanding of ordered pairs and their...
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Reflections of a Linear Function
Students identify and reflect functions about the X-axis, Y-axis, and origin. They derive equations for reflected functions and graph the linear functions. Finally, students identify that f(x) can be reflected about each axis and the...
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SPORTS HISTORY
Students research and analyze the development of sports in our country. Students interpret the events in histors that have been reflected in the sports and leisure activities selected as individuals and as a nation. Students create their...
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Snacks in a Bag
Learners brainstorm a list of their favorite snacks. Using clues, they identify the type of snack being described. On a map, they identify and locate the origin of the ingredients used to make it. They write their own clues for...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: All Planet Sizes
This illustration from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory shows the approximate sizes of the planets relative to each other. Note that the planets are not shown at appropriate distances from the Sun.
University of South Florida
Fcat: Human Coordinate Plane: Teacher Notes
Students participate as a class in this activity using their desks as points on the coordinate plane. The teacher leads them in the activity, increasing their understanding of the characteristics of the coordinate plane.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum: Human Origin Exhibit
This online exhibit from the Natural History Museum weaves together seven subtopics dealing with human origin and evolution. The topics range from Pildown man and ancient humans to modern humans and chimp research.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Symmetry
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that take a look at symmetry, discussing symmetry about the x-axis, y-axis, and the origin. Shows methods for testing the symmetry of a graph.
Math2
Math2: Circles
This site has many useful formulas and examples relating to circles, including related definitions, circumference of a circle, area of a circle, length of a circular arc, area of a circular sector, equation of a circle in cartesian...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Coordinate Plane
Short quiz covering the coordinate plane, axes, quadrants, origin, and plotting points.