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The Mandelbrot Set
Young scholars explore the Mandelbrot Set. They are introduced to the concept of a complex number and function in order to motivate the discussion of Julia and Mandelbrot sets. Students investigate fractals and how they are built.
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Rain Gardens for Controlling Excess Runoff
Pupils address the idea that human beings live within the world' ecosystems. They discuss how humans modify ecosystems as a result of population growth, technology, and consumption. Students discuss how the human destruction of habitats...
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Square Milk Bottle Crates
Learners attempt a problem that Students has the potential to have more than one solution. Hence the problem is accessible to a wide range of learners. The problem is essentially about finding patterns and this is typical of a number of...
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Mathematical Relationships
Students practice graphing a linear equation and a parabolic equation. They work cooperatively to select numbers, including fractions, which they will put into ordered pairs. Students explain their process to the class, discussing what...
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Wing Area Effects Problem Set
High schoolers read an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook on lift and an explanation on the FoilSim software package given below. They use FoilSim to evaluate the relationship between wing area and lift.
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Velocity Effects Problem Set
Students, after reading an explanation on lift from a NASA Web-based textbook and an explanation on the FoilSim software package given below, use FoilSim to evaluate the relationship between velocity and lift.
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Parabola (Lab Version)
Students develop definition for parabola, explain relationship between properties of the graph of a parabola and its equation, explain how the equation of a parabola can be written in different forms, and solve problems that relate the...
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Parabola
High schoolers develop a definition of parabola and explain the relationship between the properties of the graph of a parabola and its equation. They explain how the equation of a parabola can be written in different forms and solve...
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Statistical Accuracy and Reliability
Ninth graders assess the accuracy and reliability of current survey data and how it is represented. They design a survey, collect data, and use technology to analyze the data and present the results. Students examine scatter plots and...
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Two-Step Equations
Students explore the concept of solving two-step equations. In this solving two-step equations lesson, students watch a short video about solving equations. Students view a PowerPoint presentation about solving two-step equations....
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Wing Specifications
Ninth graders use FoilSim to fulfill the specifications of a given airfoil (wing) and plot and interpret graphs.
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Geology in the News
Pupils discover the underlying scientific principles in common, daily events.
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Bears
Young scholars complete a variety of bear-related activities. They sort and graph teddy bears, distinguish between real and non-real bears and research bear life cycles and habitats.
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Curriculum Plan for Vietnam Study Abroad Project
Students compare and contrast the education system in Vietnam and Michigan. They study activities being addressed in changing Vietnam's education system and create presentations to demonstrate their understanding.
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Pizza Toppings 2
Students explore possible combinations of items. They devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically. They examine using linear and quadratic patterns to solve combination problems. From a given...
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Robot Rover
Students will work in teams of 2 to read and discuss a case study. In this probability lesson, students will learn the formula for finding the probability of two events occurring together. Students will learn the meaning of independent...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Evaluating Expressions With Variables Word Problems
In this exercise, students practice writing expressions with variables. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
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Khan Academy: Writing Expressions With Variables
In this exercise, students practice writing expressions with variables and parentheses. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
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Khan Academy: Practice: Writing Basic Expressions With Variables
Practice writing basic algebraic expressions to match verbal descriptions of mathematical operations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Khan Academy: Writing Basic Expressions With Variables
In this exercise, students practice writing basic algebraic expressions word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
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Khan Academy: Evaluating Expressions With Variables Word Problems
Practice plugging in values to evaluate real-world algebraic expressions. These are introductory problems, so the expressions aren't too complicated. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Writing Expressions With Variables
Practice writing algebraic expressions to match verbal descriptions of mathematical operations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Crunch a Numerical Expression With Variables
Use this "math solver" to help you understand and evaluate any numerical expression, including those that involve variables. Simply type your expression in, and allow this website to provide step-by-step instructions on how to evaluate...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Expressions With One or More Variables
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Evaluate multi-variable expressions with given values.