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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Inquiry Unit: Modeling Maximums and Minimums

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young mathematicians explore the maximun area for patio with the added complexity of finding the mimimum cost for construction. First, they maximize the area of a yard given a limited amount of fence and  plot width v. area on a...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Slope & Rate of Change

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
This short handout addresses the concept of slope in two different ways: geometrically and analytically. Start with a brief description of slope, then use graphical representations to compare positive vs. negative slope and zero vs....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Means of Growth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect and graph data. For this statistics lesson, students analyze their plotted data using a scatter plot. They identify lines as having positive, negative or no correlation.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Conductivity of salt Solutions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars investigate the concentration level of solutions. In this math/science lesson, students identify three different ionic compounds. They predict the conductivity of each using their collected data.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Power of Algebra

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore patterns. They look for patterns in number problems and use algebra as a means of solving general problems. Students devise a strategy to solve the number problem.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

La Toteca- A Tropical Paradise

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Learners collect data on the time of the ferry. In this algebra lesson, students use the data to predict a ferry schedule. They also compute the depth where oxygen would be needed when diving.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How High Are the Clouds?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students analyze height and collect data to create a graph. In this statistics lesson, students use central tendencies to analyze their data and make predictions. They apply concept of statistics to other areas of academics to make a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Travel Mug Design

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students create and develop a travel mug. They create visuals and a three dimensional infomercial. They apply an engineering design and demonstrate knowledge of thermodynamics involved in heat transfer. They illustrate Newton's Law of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Old Chicken Run Problem

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders apply problem solving strategies to work with a real life situation in which they need to determine the area. They determine the area of chicken runs that are rectangular in shape when give a partial perimeter.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Flow Rates of Faucets and Rivers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students work together to discover the flow rates of faucets and rivers. They relate their results to engineering and applied science concepts. They make predictions on the flow rate of a nearby river in their local community.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Modeling With Circular Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore circular functions. They identify the amplitude, period, phase shift and vertical shift of circular functions. Students analyze phenomena described by sine waves and they find mathematical models for transforming images...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Linear Systems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn to solve linear systems by graphing. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice problems.
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Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems: Solving Linear Systems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Practice using your graphing calculator for solving linear systems. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.
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Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Systems of Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains tutorials that cover the methods used to solve linear equations, substitution, elimination (adding & subtracting), and graphing. The practice pages allow students to practice the skills they have learned. On the...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Simultaneous Equation Solver App

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use this App to calculate solutions (a unique solution, no solution, or an infinite number of solutions.unique) for linear systems. They can work with systems that contain both numeric and symbolic coefficients and have up to 30...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Linear Systems Using Matrices and Technology

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers using a graphing calculator and matrices to solve a system of equations.
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Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Linear Quadratic Systems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The mathematics tutorial explores how to solve linear and quadratic systems of equations. The lesson consists of class notes, calculator tips, examples, and practice problems with solutions. The teacher resource includes a worksheet that...
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Handout
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Solving Systems Using Addition or Subtraction

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Three examples are used to demonstrate solving a system of linear equations algebraically using addition and subtraction. The examples cover different situations that occur with the coefficients of the variable terms. Includes several...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Solving Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn to use the TI-86 to solve many types of equations by following this lesson plan and activity. Included are keystroke instructions and calculator screenprints to guide students.
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Unit Plan
Other

Asl: Heart of Algebra: Chapters 19 21 (Sat and Psat Prep)

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter 19 Heart of Algebra focuses on the mastery of linear equations, systems of linear equations, and linear functions. The ability to analyze and create linear equations, inequalities, and functions is essential for success in...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Creating Piece Wise Functions Using Cbr System

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students can use the CBR ranger to model walking distance over time. They will walk away from the sensor, back towards the sensor and finally away from the sensor over an interval of 10 seconds. The result should be 3...
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Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Systems of Linear Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Solving a system of linear inequalities is shown to be as easy as solving a system of linear equations! An example is explained before students are given several problems to complete on their own. Complete explanations of these are...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Glencoe Algebra 2: Augmented Matrices

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will solve systems of linear equations.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Intersection of a Line With a Parabola

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students use Computer Algebra System (CAS) tools to find intersections of linear and non-linear equations. They confirm their answers by graphing the equations on the calculator.