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Math Journal: Functions and Coordinate Geometry
Fifth graders examine the many uses of coordinate grids. In this graphing lesson, 5th graders write data driven equations, discuss the x and y-axis, and determine if using 2 or 3 ordered pairs is better. Students complete several...
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The Effects of Light Intensity and Wavelength on the Rate of Photosynthesis
Students use an on line website to simulate the effects of light intensity and wavelength on photosynthesis. In this photosynthesis lesson plan, students determine how wavelength of light and intensity of light affect the rate at which...
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Quadratic Equations and Parabolas
Learners graph and solve quadratic equations. In this functions lesson plan, students analyze a quadratic equation using three points on a curve to define the graph of a quadratic function. They find the vertex and intercepts of the graph.
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Cockroach Slope
Students identify the slope of linear functions. In this slope lesson, students collect data and graph it. They write equations with no more than two variables and use technology to explain their data.
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Celsius to Fahrenheit
Students convert degrees between two different units. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph linear equations and identify the line of best fit. They use their line of best fit to make predictions given a set of data.
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Linear Relationships - Standard Form
Students use a graphing calculator to examine the association between the data points and equation of a linear relationship. They write equations in standard form and then graph the equations using the slop-intercept form. Answer Key...
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Measuring Rainfall and Relationships Between pH, Alkalinity and Suspended Solids in the Pago River
Eleventh graders test the pH and alkalinity of Pago River. In this ecology lesson plan, 11th graders collect data and use spreadsheet to graph results. They analyze and share their findings with the class.
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Linear Relationship
Learners use a graphing calculator to examine the association between the data points and equation of a linear relationship. They write equations in slope- intercept form. Answer key included.
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Do the Elephants Need Sunscreen? A Study of the Weather Patterns in Etosha
Learners analyze the weather patterns in Namibia. They create a graph of the yearly temperatures and use the internet to gather information. They discuss how the weather goes in cycles in the area.
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What Does Average Look Like?
Fifth graders explore the concepts of range, median, mode, and mean through the use of graphs drawn from models. They use manipulatives to represent data they have collected within their groups, and compare the differences between mode,...
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A Steep Hike
Students explore slope. In this middle school mathematics lesson plan, students analyze and interpret graphs as they investigate slope as a rate of change. Students use a motion detector to collect data as they walk at different speeds...
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Slopes and Linear Equations
Young scholars find the slopes of linear functions. In this graphing instructional activity, students analyze linear equations and calculate the slope of the line. They graph a line given the slope and y-intercept.
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Strike a Pose: Modeling in the Real World (There's Nothing to It!)
Adjust this lesson to fit either beginning or more advanced learners. Build a scatter plot, determine appropriate model (linear, quadratic, exponential), and then extend to evaluate the model with residuals. This problem uses real-world...
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More Rocket Science
Young scholars observe two rocket science experiments, and create a graph to demonstrate the results. They draw a picture and write an explanation of the results of the experiments.
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Flight of Angles of Inclination
Students measure the flight of a gilder. In this fight of angles instructional activity, students explore the flight of a glider and measure the distance flown. They collect statistical data of the flights and determine the slope of...
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College Costs are on the Rise
Young scholars examine college costs in different states. In this college cost lesson, students create a table and determine the average cost of college for the states listed. They organize the data into measurement categories. Young...
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Equations Lesson Plan
Seventh graders play "What's my Rule" beginning with simple equations and working towards harder problems as student's gain confidence. They evaluate the equations by graphing them. Students identify the slope and y intercepts of the...
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Spaghetti Bridges: Student Worksheet
In this math worksheet, students will create a "bridge" out of spaghetti and test it's strength with pennies. Students will record their results on a table and then graph the results.
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Ready, Set, Go!
Middle schoolers predict if the height of a ramp affect how far an object travels. They design and conduct an experiment to test their predictions. The results are recorded and a graph is created to show the relationship between ramp...
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The Apple Orchard Problem
Students explore various approaches to solving a problem of maximizing the total production of apples in an orchard. In this apple orchard lesson, students collect data in order to solve the apple orchard problem presented. Students plot...
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Crunching the Numbers on Dating Violence
Students read about potential violent relationships and beliefs about dating. In this relationship lesson plan students use graphs to examine data about healthy realtionshipsand draw conclusions on their results.
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After the Garbage Can: Where Does Our Trash Go?
Learners explore how waste disposal has changed over time and what the current issues are. In this disposal instructional activity students collect data and create graphs.
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Approximation of Pi
Students explore the concept of Pi. For this Pi lesson, students measure the circumference and diameter of a circle. Students record the diameter and circumference measurements from their classmates. Students enter the data into lists...
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Linear and Exponential Models
Students investigate the differences between linear and exponential models. In this linear and exponential models lesson, students make a table of given data. Students determine if the data is linear or exponential by plotting the data...