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Families of Functions
Students investigate families of functions. In this families of functions lesson, students discuss how changing a functions parameters affect its' graph. Students vary slope and y-intercepts of linear functions. Students stretch and...
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Interest Calculation and Spreadsheets
Students, while in the computer lab working on a spreadsheet program, calculate interest and accumulated value of a savings plan. They follow specific directives on how to create their spreadsheets. At the end of the instructional...
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Relating Division and Subtraction
Third graders relate the process of division to subtracting equal groups. Through guided practice and teacher demonstration, they complete division problems using a subtraction method. Students complete problems independently for...
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How Much Is Too Much?
Students examine population growth and collect data. In this statistics lesson, students create a scatter plot to represent the different species found in the water and are being harvested. They graph their data and draw conclusion from it.
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Writing a Number Sentence
Third graders analyze word problems. In this number sentence lesson, 3rd graders evaluate word problems. Students create number sentences from word problems.
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Test On Analytic Geometry/ Play Green Globs
Students engage in a lesson plan that focuses on analytic geometry. The lesson plan asked them to apply skills of relating equations when plotting them on the coordinate plane. Students construct the equations using specific criteria and...
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Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
In this exponent rules instructional activity, students simplify 56 negative exponents and scientific notation problems. Students use exponent rules to simplify each problem.
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Line of Best Fit
Students identify the line of best fit. In this statistics lesson, students collect and analyze data. They calculate the regression equations and identify the different types of correlation.
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Whole Numbers
Student are assigned one of the sections on whole numbers. After reviewing the content, they teach their assigned sections to other class mates. They publish their findings on a PowerPoint slide show to use when they teach their section.
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Dividing by 3's
Third graders review and practice strategies for solving division problems. In this division by 3's lesson, 3rd graders play games, use an interactive whiteboard, create flashcards, and solve word problems.
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Pattern and Practice
Young scholars learn how to make patterns. Students first display their prior knowledge of patterns before delving into the instructional activity. They complete a worksheet and participate in a web-based class activity. They work in...
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Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals
Students study and observe the patterns made by the areas of the Sierpinski Triangle. Students use the computer to draw two or three iterations to discover the number patterns. Students complete worksheets based on Geometric Fractals.
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Global Statistics
Students determine statistics based on data. In this statistics lesson, students use data and record in charts. Students create graphs based on the statistics found.
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Measuring the Area of Polygons
Fourth graders use pattern blocks to explore areas of polygons. They explain that the answers to the area of the same polygon vary according to the units of measurement used. They visualize how different units of measurement can be used...
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Let's Go Shopping: Estimation At The Mall
Students estimate the total cost of a shopping trip. In this estimation instructional activity, students use three different techniques to estimate how much a shopping trip will cost.
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Diameter, Radius and Area
Learners calculate the diameter, radius and area of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students investigate the different ratios of a circle. They calculate the surface are of each circle.
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Understanding Zoning: Its use on the High Line in West Chelsea
Learners are introduced to zoning. Evaluating information and reading a land-use map is enclosed in this lesson. List new development projects that they could propose for a given area.
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Dimensional Space: Various Perspectives
Students use their understanding of 3D on 2D to make a representation of a 4D form on paper.
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Making Good Investments
Students compare different aspects of investing money from traditional savings accounts to money market accounts. They research investment accounts at local banks and compare them.
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Graphing and the Coordinate Plane
Students gain practice reading coordinates and plotting points by participating in the Coordinates! Game. They demonstrate and test their skills with graph paper and the Maze Game.
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Squaring Function of Natural Numbers
Eighth graders complete problems where they use the definition of exponents to expand the squaring function of natural numbers. In this squaring natural numbers lesson plan, 8th graders also identify squares form 0 - 12 and complete a...
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Extending Pattern Understandings
Students use shapes and manipulatives to demonstrate patterns. In this patterns lesson plan, students also break up patterns to identify a pattern unit.
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How Much Will I Spend On Gas?
Students construct a linear graph. For this graphing lesson, students determine a monthly budget for gasoline. Students construct a t-chart and coordinate graph to display data. Resources are provided.
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I Spy a Pattern-Kindergarten
Students copy, create, describe, and extend patterns with objects. They explore a variety of patterns through the use of manipulatives, sound, rhythms, songs and movement. Cooperative processes are used to encourage partner discussion.