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Math Planet: Algebra 1: Exponential Growth Functions
An exponential function is a nonlinear function that has the form of y=a*b^x, where a != 0, b > 0. An exponential function with a > 0 and b > 1, like the one above, represents an exponential growth and the graph of an...
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Math Planet: The Graph of Y = Ax^2 + Bx + C
A nonlinear function that can be written on the standard form ax^2 + bx + c,where a is not = 0, is called a quadratic function. All quadratic functions hava a U-shaped graph called a parabola.
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Math Planet: Use Graphing to Solve Quadratic Equations
A quadratic equation is an equation that can be written on the standard form ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a is not = 0. One way of solving a quadratic equation is by factoring. Another way of solving a quadratic equation is to solve it...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Creating a Life Form
In this particular lesson, the students will create an unknown life form and planet. The creation of the life forms will begin at the chemical level and be explained throughout the levels of organization to the level of organism. The...
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Math Planet: Completing the Square
If you've got a quadratic equation on the form of ax^2 + c = 0 Then you can solve the equation by using the square root of x = square_root(-c/a) or x = -square_root(-c/a)
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Slope Intercept Form
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart should be used to help the students understand the concept of slope-intercept form and expand their knowledge of graphing linear equations.
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Class Flow: Decimal Word Forms
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will learn how to write decimals in word form.
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Planetary Science Institute: Building Planets at Psi
An article about the Planetary Science Institutes's advanced computer software, which it uses to model the way the solar system may have formed. Includes some insights into the results already obtained.
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Rivers of Destiny
Journey to four major river systems - the Mississippi, Amazon, Jordan and Mekong rivers - and take a look at the challenges happening to the people whose livelihood hinges around them.
Cosmos 4 kids
Cosmos4 Kids: Everything Gathers
Understand that smaller parts make up the larger parts of our solar system. See that gas and dust come together to form a star, small rocks and asteroids come together to form planets, and so on. This page is a reference page that...
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Monroe County Women's Disability Network: Maps & Globes: Water Forms
This site is provided for by the Monroe County Women's Disability Network. Some basic information about water on our planet and the various water forms that make up three-quarters of the earth's surface. Includes some simple quizzes to...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Promethean Planet: Graphing and Interpreting Linear Functions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart shows students how to plot points on a coordinate plane, create linear graphs and translate linear functions between differing forms.
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Class Flow: German Command Form
[Free Registration/Login Required] This grammar lesson goes along with chapter 9 of the textbook Deutsch Aktuell 1. It works on the four command forms. There are links to grammar websites for additional practice.
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Class Flow: Water Forms
[Free Registration/Login Required] This geography flipchart helps identify water forms.
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Class Flow: How to Form Questions in Latin
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is useful for explaining how to form questions in Latin. This corresponds to the grammar lesson of Stage XI of the Cambridge Latin Course.
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Math Planet: Polynomial Equations in Factored Form
All equations are composed of polynomials. If you know how to solve equations containing polynomials of the first degree, then you can solve equations of higher degree. One way to solve a polynomial equation is to use the zero-product...
University of Hawai'i
Exploring Planets in the Classroom: Impact Craters
Visit this site for a lesson plan on impact craters. Using this simple hands-on activity, students further develop their understanding of how impact craters are formed. A brief introduction about impact craters is given along with some...
The Field Museum
Field Museum: Exhibits: Evolving Planet: Precambrian
This interesting tour examines how life began on earth, provides images of the first life forms, and delves into the role that photosynthesis sexual reproduction, and natural selection played in the the Precambrian period. Listen to...
Nature Conservancy
Nature Conservancy: Planet Earth: Deserts and Aridlands
The desert areas in the United States that this organization is working to protect are portrayed through photographs and videos, showing the beauty of the landscapes and the diversity of life forms there.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Standard Form
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students understand and apply scientific notation by reading and using scientific and exponential notation.
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Math Planet: The Slope of a Linear Function
Gain an understanding of how to find the slope of a linear function by viewing an example and a video lesson. [1:44]
Tramline
Virtual Field Trip: Volcanoes
In this virtual field trip find out about how volcanoes are formed and what kind of destruction can they cause. Discover how volcanoes affect our environment and where can you find active volcanoes on earth and on other planets.
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Space Science Institute: Alien Earths: Search for Life
How do you recognize life on another planet? What tests do scientists use to determine if something is a life form when they are many light years away from being able to observe it directly? Try your hand at interactives to create a...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Earth Orbits
An equation for the law of universal gravitation is stated. The weight equation (W=m*g) is related to the law. An interactive JavaScript form allows the user to practice determining the force of gravity and the acceleration of gravity...