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Polar Graphs
Students graph polar graphs. In this calculus instructional activity, students convert between polar and rectangular coordinates. They graph their solution on the TI calculator and make observations.
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Name That Tune: Matching Musical Tones Through Waveform Analysis
Pupils detect the waveform of musical notes to determine the code for the "safe" in this forensics simulation lesson. They use a microphone and tuning forks along with Vernier EasyData on their graphing calculator to analyze five musical...
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Midpoint of a Segment
Learners revisit midpoint and segments by graphing on the TI or computer. This activity can be done with pencil and paper, but is more interactive if it is done on a TI-navigator.
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Using Cabri Geometry to Create Fractals
Learners construct the Sierpinski Triangle using Cabri Jr. They use a step-by-step guide to construct the Sierpinski Triangle on their graphing calculator and then discuss the formula for constructing a nth stage Sierpinski Triangle.
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Classifying Triangles by the Length of the Sides Using Cabri Jr.
Learners follow detailed directions to create triangles on their graphing calculator. In this properties of triangles instructional activity, they will create triangles on their calculators using the Cabri Jr. application. They then...
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Sequence Graphs
Investigate arithmetic and geometric sequences by using a graphing calculator to determine if a sequence is linear or exponential.
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Position, Distance, Velocity
Learners calculate the position, distance and velocity using functions in this calculus lesson. They investigate horizontal motion through the derivative of functions and use the TI to create a visual of their function.
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Newton's Method
Student approximate the roots of E using Newtons Method. In this calculus instructional activity, students calculate the equation of tangent a line. They use the TI to visualize the tangent line.
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Integration By Substitution
Young scholars calculate the solution using integrals in this calculus lesson. They use the TI to create a visual of how to compute integrals. Learners also use substitution by integration and all its properties.
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Torricelli's Law
Investigate velocity using Torricelli's Law! The class will have a blast solving problems involving velocity and their related equations. They create an equation to represent the flow of the water through a tank. Super helpful tips on...
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Exploring Graphs of Inequalities
Learn how to solve inequalities and graph their answers. High schoolers use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to solve problems. They analyze their graph using the TI calculator.
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Triangle Midsegment
Learn how to calculate the length and midsegments of triangles. Students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. They create a spreadsheet with their findings.
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Scale Factor Area Perimeter
Mathematicians compare triangles at different scales. In this geometry lesson, young scholars calculate the area and perimeter of triangles. They use the Ti to make observation of the change that takes place as the triangles are dilated.
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Approximation of Pi
Young scholars explore the concept of Pi. In this Pi lesson, students measure the circumference and diameter of a circle. Young scholars record the diameter and circumference measurements from their classmates. Students enter the data...
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Standard Form of Equations
Learners complete the square and identify different parts of a quadratic equation. In this algebra instructional activity, pupils graph conics using the TI calculator. They rewrite equations by completing the square.
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Get a Half-Life!: Student Worksheet
In this math/science worksheet, students will work in pairs to conduct an experiment based on a decay function which is often used to model radioactive decay. Students will shake M & M's in a cup to rub off the M and then record...