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Geometric Transformations
Learners examine images and preimages of a mapping and identify isometry. They view images by M.C. Escher, observe teacher demonstrations, and create a translation image, a rotation image, and a dilation.
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The Mandelbrot Set
High schoolers are introduced to the notion of a complex number and function iteration in order to motivate the discussion of Julia sets and the Mandelbrot set.
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Don't Let Parabolas Throw You
Young scholars identify relation, function, patterns and range. In this algebra lesson plan, students factor and graph quadratic equations. They use transformation to move the parabola around and make predictions.
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Pattern Matching
First graders examine how to determine the lines of symmetry in pictures, shapes, and patterns by completing the lessons in this unit. They make patterns that show a line of symmetry and describe it using their own language.
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Slope Right Up
Students use triangles to find the length and slope of each side. After connecting the vertices, they add points based on their specific instructions. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to complete a worksheet to end the lesson.
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Navy Sail Design
Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to explore sailboat design. In this Pythagorean Theorem lesson, two sides of a triangular sail are measured, and the theorem is used to calculate the third side. A worksheet, bulletin board design,...
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Linear Equations
In this Algebra I/Algebra II learning exercise, students determine the equation of a line from the graph. The one page learning exercise contains ten problems. Answers are not provided.
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Graphing System of Equations
Students solve system of equation. In this algebra lesson, students graph, substitute and eliminate to solve system of equation. They identify the point of intersection and how many solution each system will have.
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Nature's Polyhedrons
Students are introduced to polyhedrons through using straw models to explore geometric solids and constructing Christmas tree ornaments using Epsom salt crystals. Students will view interactive videos and investigate and retrieve...
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Fractals and the Chaos Game
Students explore the concept of fractals. For this fractals lesson, students play the "Chaos Game" via an applet. Students place dots on the screen to recognize that they have created Sierpinski's Triangle.
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Skateboard Flex
Middle schoolers examine statistics by completing a skateboard measuring activity. In this flex lesson, students define what skateboard "flex" refers to and identify the proper method of measuring flex by conducting an experiment with...
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The Mandelbrot Set
Young scholars explore the concept of Mandelbrot sets and Julia sets. In this Mandelbrot and Julia set lesson, students use a function integrator applet to investigate two-variable function iterations. Young scholars use Julia set and...
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Making Shapes
Tenth graders construct geometric figures using compasses and protractors.
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What's Your Design?
Sixth grade middle schoolers: design a stained glass window, submitting their initial plan detailing the measurements of all lines and angles. Seventh grade students: create a scale drawing of their own geometric family of four members.
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Transformations and Translations
In this transformations/translation worksheet, students draw transformations based on shapes and vectors of given translations. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Hurricane Tracking
Students access the Internet to find information on current hurricanes. They get locations, speeds, and air pressures and then plot the location of the hurricane on a hurricane-tracking map. They also access the FEMA website to solve...
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Problem Solving Using Power Polygons
Students investigate geometric shapes by creating figures on a plane. In this polygon lesson plan, students complete a worksheet based on the angles in a power polygon. Students identify the different types of polygons and define their...
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The Swinging Pendulum
Students observe a pendulum and graph their observation. In this algebra instructional activity, students use the TI calcualtor to graph the motion the pendulum makes. They analyze the graph and make predictions.
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Modeling Population Growth
Young scholars collect data on population growth. In this statistics instructional activity, students graph their data and make predictions. They find the linear regression and the best fit line.
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Promote Precalculus
Use projects, real-world activities, and games to bring precalculus to life for students.
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The Mandelbrot Set
Students explore the Mandelbrot Set. They are introduced to the concept of a complex number and function in order to motivate the discussion of Julia and Mandelbrot sets. Students investigate fractals and how they are built.
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This is to That
Students look at ratio, what it means for numbers or objects to be in a given ratio, and how ratios and fractions are related. They write and solve story problems which involve whole numbers, using addition, subtraction, multiplication,...
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Patterns In Fractals
Middle schoolers find number patterns in the generation of several different types of fractals.
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Patterns in Fractals
Students explore the concept of fractal patterns. In this fractal pattern instructional activity, students use an applet about the Hilbert Curve to answer questions about rectangles and other polygons. Students derive the fractal pattern...