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The Box Problem

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create graphic, algebraic and verbal ideas of functions. In this algebra lesson, students graph functions and identify the zeros of the functions. They find the domain and range and classify functions as relation or not.
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Circling Around the CEENBoT Way!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the forces present in a rotating body. In this physics lesson, students calculate centripetal force using a mathematical equation. They answer a quiz and writing prompt at the end of the lesson.
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Newton's Laws of Motion

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate the effect of thin films to surface friction. In this physics lesson, students calculate the coefficient of friction using mathematical formulas. They discuss its importance in their everyday lives.
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ExplorA-Pond:4th Grade Surface Area

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders estimate the surface area of a pond using the chance method and the estimation method. They complete a graph and a short report comparing the results of the two methods.
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Effects of Temperature, Deviation on Climate

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students collect and record data for a given city. They calculate standard deviation of temperature and analyze the impact of climate changes on a city's and culture.
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Linear and Non-Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Young scholars study linear and non-linear equations. After a teacher demonstration, they use calculators to solve and graph equations. They distinguish the difference between linear and non-linear equations.
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Finding Patterns with the Hundreds Chart

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners review their numbers up to one hundred. Using a chart, they compare and predict patterns that might be in the numbers. They practice skip counting and grouping numbers. Using a spreadsheet, they graph different sets of numbers...
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Waves Through Earth: Interactive Online Mac and PC

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a JAVA activity to vary the seismic P and S wave velocity through each of four concentric regions of Earth. They match "data" for travel times vs. angular distance around Earth's surface from the source to detector.
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Nanofibers: Why Go Small?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the surface ratio of an object.  In this surface area to volume lesson students construct a data table, make calculations and create a graph. 
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Jumping in the Air - What was your Height?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners solve equations using the quadratic formula. In this quadratic equations instructional activity, students use digital cameras to film learners jumping and import film clips into a computer. Students use the data in the quadratic...
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How Big Is It?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders look at the Garrison flag and estimate how big it is. In this measurement lesson plan, 5th graders then calculate the area and perimeter of the flag.
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Function Tables

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Learners identify function using tables of data. In this algebra activity, students create a tale of point and plot on a coordinate plane. They analyze the graph as being a function or not.
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What are the Odds

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Learners predict the-outcome of an event. In this algebra lesson, students compare and contrast the probability of an event occurring. They calculate the odds of a simple event and make estimation.
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Transformations of a Quadratic Function

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students graph quadratic functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students perform transformation on the TI calculator as they create a visual. They identify the vertex and intercepts of the parabola.
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Stop Pulling My Bot Around!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the relationship between work and mechanical advantage. In this physics lesson, students calculate the work and efficiency of pulleys. They identify the different types of pulleys.
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The Election Process

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how Electoral College works, compare and contrast candidates or issues, and discuss importance of becoming registered, active voting individuals.
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Geometry In the Yard

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students are responsible for creating a border around a triangular garden spot, of which they know the measurements for two sides. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the third side and complete the garden.
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LD50 of NaCl to Gammarus spp.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars learn the meaning of LD50 through lecture and discussion. Through experiment, students graph and calculate the LD50 of salt on fresh water amphipods. Young scholars compare results of the experiment with pesticides and...
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Measurement

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the metric system and examine other ways to measure.  In this measurement lesson students complete activities that help them to better understand the measuring system. 
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What is a Solution to a System?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students define the solution to a system of equation. In this algebra lesson, students graph two line on the TI calculator and identify the point of intersection if there is any. They find one, zero or infinitely many solution and...
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Rational Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students evaluate rational functions. In this precalculus lesson, students make observations and define what makes a rational function and what makes a linear function. They use the Ti calculator to visualize the different graphs.
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Roller Coaster Robot

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars calculate the area under a curve. In this calculus lesson, students use Riemann sums to find and approximate the area under a curve. They use the derivative and differential equations to solve.
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Be A Bug Scout

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars perform outside activities to determine the amount of insects, flowers, or common weeds within an area. They predict the number of insects they will find within their square area. Using calculators, students organize the...
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Visualiziing Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use visuals and words to solve equations. For this algebra lesson, students observe the necessary steps needed to add, subtract,multiply and divide to solve an equation. They graph their solution using the TI calculator.