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I'm Warm Now

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders graph how much water is wasted while waiting for it to get warm in the spigot in the sink. In this graphing lesson plan, student first predict how much water is wasted. That night they test it out at home and the next day...
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Derivative Grapher

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners graph the derivative of functions in this calculus lesson. They use the TI to graph their functions and algebraically take the derivative of each function. They then create a visual and analyze the graph.
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What Did It Cost 100 Years Ago?

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students compare prices of good across the century in order to introduce the topic of inflation. They undertand the concepts of inflation and Consumer Price Index (CPI), use online calculators to figure the approximate cost of goods...
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Who's got the fastest legs?

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Learners use a stopwatch to collect information for a scatterplot.   In this fastest legs lessons, students collect data through the taking of measurements, create and find a median number. Learners develop an equation and answer...
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Oodles of Poodles

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students solve equations by graphing. In this algebra instructional activity, students differentiate between functions and relations. They use the TI to graph their equation and analyze the graph.
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Student - Designed Density Experiment and Poster

For Students 6th - 8th
In this student-designed experiment worksheet, middle schoolers decide on an experimental problem to solve. Students use the scientific method to perform an experiment and record the data. Middle schoolers calculate the density of liquid...
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Simple Inequalities on a Number Line

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve inequalities problems. In this algebra lesson, students graph the solution of inequalities on a number line. They discuss boundaries and open or closed intervals.
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Speed, Distance and Time

For Students 6th
In these calculating speed, distance, and time worksheets, 6th graders review information, formulas, and examples, and solve word problems calculating average speeds, distance traveled, time taken, convert time measurements and speeds,...
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What's Your Speed?

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Learners explore the concept of distance v. time. They use a CBR to collect data on their distance over time, then plot their data using a scatter plot and find an equation to model their data. Pupils discuss what if scenarios which...
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Domain and Range 2

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
How do you identify the domain and range of the function? As learners find out it's as easy as creating a graph. They'll identify the domain and range of a relation from its graph, write symbolic expressions describing the relationship...
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Epsilon-Delta Window Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers graph functions and analyze them. In this calculus lesson, students define limit formally using Epsilon-Delta. They use the TI to graph the function and analyze it.
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Maximizing Your Efforts

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph systems of equation. In this algebra lesson, students find where the lines cross and identify the type of solution. They analyze a graph and write the equation of the line.
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Linear and Exponential Models

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students linearize data to determine if an exponential model is suitable. In this linearizing data to determine if an exponential model is suitable lesson, students graph the residuals of sets of data that appear to have an exponential...
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Leveled Problem Solving: Choosing and Analyzing Data Displays

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this using a bar graph to solve word problems worksheet, students choose and analyze data to problem solve. Students solve six problems.
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Where Will The Couch Fit?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students name the area formula and describe how it works. They use area formula to calculate the surface area of various objects. They use the area formula to design a floor plan of an apartment.
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Get Your Numbers in Shape - TI-83

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High Schoolers use the TI-83 calculator to produce a sequence, explore patterns and find a linear or quadratic equation for a given pattern. They use inductive reasoning to make conjectures about patterns. They find the Y-value of a...
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Analytic Geometry

For Students 9th
In this analytic geometry worksheet, 9th graders graph and solve 13 different types of problems that include determining whether equations are linear to matching given equations to their corresponding equation in the second column....
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Healthy Food Choices

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students identify healthy food choices. In this nutrition lesson, students review the food pyramid and write down their favorite food on a post-it note. Students create a bar graph of favorite foods using the post-it notes.
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Solving Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve quadratic equations by graphing and by taking the square root of both sides.  The two page worksheet contains a combination five multiple choice and free response questions.  Answers...
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Technobiz

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine candy preferences to create a plan in order to improve candy sales. In this technobiz lesson, students build spreadsheet and organizational skills by graphing and calculating data. Students are introduced to terminology...
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Diffusion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students design and carry out an experiment according to the scientific method. The experiment must test the effects of time and concentration on the rate of diffusion of potassium permanganate into potato cubes. After performing the...
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Wind

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students make a wind vane, anemometer, wind spiral, and wind streamer to calculate wind movement. In this wind lesson plan, students test each of their wind instruments, and graph the results of the wind speed in different locations.
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Curve Sketching

For Students 10th - 12th
In this calculus worksheet, students sketch a curve using a given function. They take the derivative of a function and graph it. There are 10 questions.
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The Energy of Empty Space

For Students 9th - 12th
In this energy in empty space activity, students use an equation for Cosmic Inflation to solve eight problems. They find the domain and range of the function of the equation, they determinethe axis of symmetry, they find the critical...