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Math Mediator Lesson 10: Slope
Students explore the concept of slope. In this Algebra I lesson, students investigate the definition of slope as rise over run or change in y compared to change in x. The lesson includes a real-world problem in which the height of high...
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Make a Frequency Table and a Histogram for a Given Set of Data
In this data recording and data organization worksheet, students create one frequency table and one histogram for a given list of data. Explanations and examples for frequency tables and histograms are given.
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Coordinates and Perimeters
Here is a lesson containing a great activity based on coordinates, and the perimeters of shapes created using a given set of coordinates. After youngsters creat a shape on a grid based on some coordinate pairs, they must identify which...
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Walking the Plank
Eighth graders experiment with a bathroom scale, books and a plank to determine how weight readings change as distance is applied. They graph and interpret the results.
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Trends in the Periodic Table
In this trends in the periodic table activity, students plot the ionization energy vs. atomic number and they plot atomic radius vs. atomic number of the first 20 elements. Students analyze their graphs and answer questions about the...
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Moving Straight Ahead
In this functions instructional activity, 9th graders solve and complete 24 various types of problems. First, they complete the table with the correct distance for each hour given. Then, students enter the coordinate pairs into the...
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Density of Pennies Lab
In this density of pennies instructional activity, student conduct an experiment to determine the metals used in the core of pennies made after 1983. Students design their own experiments using a balance and graph paper to determine the...
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Operations and Coordinates: The Coordinate System
Students play a "Battleship" type of game to practice graphing on a coordinate grid. In this graphing lesson, students listen as the teacher explains quadrants and ordered pairs. They place their "ships" on the board. The teacher calls...
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The Big Bang-Hubble's Law
In this Hubble's law instructional activity, learners use data for galaxies which include their distance and speed. Students make a graph to show the distance to each galaxy and the speed of each galaxy. They use their graph to answer 4...
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Cities
Students examine U.S. Census figures. In this urban centers lesson plan, students compare city populations across the span of 50 years. Students create line graphs based on the data.
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Statistics with State Names
Students analyze the number of times each letter in the alphabet is used in the names of the states. In this statistics lesson, students create a stem and leaf plot, box and whisker plot and a histogram to analyze their data.
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Shaky New Zealand
Students explore Earth science by building a model in class. In this tectonic plate lesson, students identify the impact tectonic shifts have on humans and animals and where the plates and faults lie under New Zealand. Students examine...
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Interpreting Data and Statistics
Students define terms and analyze data. In this statistics lesson, students plot their data using bar and line graphs. They analyze their data after they graph it and apply the results to the Great Depression.
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Differentiation
Learners explore estimated and exact results for derivatives, tangent lines, implicit differentiation, and symbolic differentiation. The lesson provides examples with solutions and practice problems.
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Coordinates
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders are given points on a coordinate plane, and they must figure out what the x and y values are. There are 6 graphing question.
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Thermometric Titration
In this thermometric titration worksheet, students titrate hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide to determine the concentration of hydrochloric acid. They measure the change in temperature of the solution, plot their data and use the...
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Walking the Plank: Student Worksheet
In this math worksheet, students will work in a group to experiment with the weight of objects when placed at a distance from a scale (using a plank). Students will record and graph their results.
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A Simple Thermoetric Titration
In this thermometric titration worksheet, students investigate the changes in temperature when an alkali is neutralized by an acid. Students graph their results from the titration and draw 2 best fit lines on their graph. Where the lines...
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Mine Shaft Grade 8 Slope
Eighth graders investigate slopes using real life scenario. In this algebra lesson plan, 8th graders model and interpret real life data. They plot their data in a coordinate plane and discuss the results with the class.
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Naming Points on the Coordinate Plane
In this naming points on the coordinate plane worksheet, learners name 6 coordinates off of 6 graphs. Students name the x and y-coordinates of 6 different points in all four quadrants.
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Intro to the Coordinate Plane
Students identify the axes, quadrants of the coordinate plane and plot points on the plane. They take notes on the coordinate plane. Students and teacher go over examples of the coordinate plane. As an independent practice students...
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The Phone Bill Problem
Students write an equation for a linear function. In this algebra lesson, students collect data, plot it and graph it. They identify the equation of the graphed data and define the slope and y-intercept of the graph.
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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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Exploring The Depths!
Fifth graders make a model of the ocean floor. For this ocean characteristics lesson, 5th graders complete a KWL chart about the ocean floor, use the Ocean Depth Data Sheet to create a graph, and create a 3-D model of the ocean floor.