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Figuring Elapsed Time
Students discover the concept of elapsed time. For this calculating time lesson, students utilize the Internet to complete record sheets based on the concept of elapsed time. Finally, the students answer questions on their own.
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Estimating With Fire
Students solve problems with percents, decimals and fractions. For this algebra lesson, students convert between fractions, percents and decimals. They estimate their answers and calculate their answer.
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Translations, Reflections, and Rotations
Tenth graders have been introduced to the concepts of translation, reflection, and rotation, and have practiced translating, reflecting, and rotating two-dimensional objects on the coordinate plane.
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Introduction to Linear Functions
Students are introduced to the basic ideas needed for understanding linear functions.
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Misleading Graphs Lesson Plan
Students design and build water balloon catchers from random scrap materials, while taking into consideration a multitude of variables including: cost, maintenance, total capacity, etc.
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Modular Arithmetic
Students investigate modular arithmetic and how to use it to solve real world problems. In this modular arithmetic lesson, students use computers to work on modular arithmetic after a teacher guided lesson. They complete guided practice...
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Cartesian Coordinate System
Students explore the concept of the coordinate plane. In this coordinate plane lesson, students graph points on the coordinate plane using an applet. Students graph functions using an applet. Students play a Maze Game where they must...
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Fraction Facts
Learners explore the concept of fractions. In this fractions lesson, students perform basic operations such as addition and subtraction with fractions. Learners play a game on the computer called 'Fraction Four' that gives students...
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Functions and the Vertical Line Test
Students explore the concept of functions. In this function lesson, students determine if the graph is a function by using the vertical line test. Students use an applet to explore the vertical line test on a variety of graphs.
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Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals
Students explore the concept of fractals. In this fractals instructional activity, students discuss Sierpinski's Triangle using an applet. Students discuss the patterns involved with fractals. Students discuss the area of Sierpinski's...
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More Complicated Functions: Introduction to Linear Functions
Young scholars explore the concept of linear functions. In this linear functions lesson, students translate linear functions from tables to graphs to equations. Young scholars use an applet to write a function rule for a linear...
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Perimeter
Students explore the concept of perimeter. In this perimeter lesson, students discuss how to find perimeter of various shapes. Students use the Perimeter Explorer applet to find the perimeter of various shapes.
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The Mandelbrot Set
Students explore the concept of Mandelbrot sets and Julia sets. In this Mandelbrot and Julia set lesson, students use a function integrator applet to investigate two-variable function iterations. Students use Julia set and Mandelbrot set...
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Naming Trust
Students write a poem. In this character lesson, students read a quote about trust and friendship and discuss what they mean. Students write an acrostic poem using the letters in their name and come up with a phrase or word that...
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Personal Responsibility
Students write in their journals. In this writing and responsibility lesson plan, students write about personal responsibility. They have three writing choices to choose from that all deal with this central theme.
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Environment: Inupiat Weather Expertise
Students investigate methods of weather prediction prior to modern communication sources. A local elder lectures the class on weather prediction and safety. They document the experience by creating posters. Applying methods given by the...
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An Iñupiat Weather Report
Students communicate in the Inupiat language using weather related vocabulary, numbers, and days of the week. They prepare a weather forecast and present it as if they were on a television news program. The forecast must be entirely...
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Sets and the Venn Diagram
Young scholars review number sets and complete a Venn Diagram for number sets. In this number sets instructional activity, students review integers, whole numbers, and elements. Young scholars use computers to create a Venn Diagram for...
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Fire!, Probability, and Chaos
Young scholars explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson plan, students simulate a controlled forest burn using an applet. Young scholars vary the probability of trees burning and predict what will happen.
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Fractals and the Chaos Game
Students explore the concept of fractals. In this fractals lesson, students play the "Chaos Game" via an applet. Students place dots on the screen to recognize that they have created Sierpinski's Triangle.
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Probability and Sports
Pupils explore the concept of probability in sports. In this probability in sports instructional activity, students research a sport that they enjoy. Pupils find probability information related to their sport. Students share their...
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Statistics and Shopping
Students explore the concept of using consumer data and statistics to aid in the consumer decision making process. For this consumer data and statistics lesson, students research consumer data and statistics. Students analyze the data...
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Venn Diagram and Shape Sorting Lesson Plan
Students use Venn diagrams to represent classifications of shapes and to use counting arguments to find the number of objects in a given set.
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Garbage: A Puppet's Paradise
Learners make puppets from recycled materials. In this puppetry and recycling lesson, students investigate different types of puppets and their uses. They make puppets using mostly recycled materials such as old socks, CD's, dry lint,...