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Listen and Line Up
High schoolers practice the derivative using an interactive activity. In this calculus lesson they explore the derivative by playing a game. Each student gets a turn at being the caller.
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The Region Between Two Curves
Learners find the area of a region between two curves. They integrate functions such as sin(x) and cos(x) on a given interval and find the area bounded by the two functions. Pupils use their TI-89 to aid them in finding the bounded...
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Quartic Regions
Young scholars explore quartic functions in this calculus lesson. They investigate an application of derivatives and definite integrals, then explore the question of which of the "three bumps" of a quartic is the largest.
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Cylindrical Soda Can
Young scholars explore an application of differentiation in this calculus lesson plan. They investigate the ideal dimensions for a soda can and, using the symbolic capacity of the Ti-89, investigate the dimensions of the can which has...
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Estimating with Rational Numbers
Middle schoolers explore the concept of rounding. In this rounding lesson, students round fractions and mixed numbers. Middle schoolers estimate the sums, differences, products, and quotients of rounded fractions and mixed numbers.
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Visual Fractions
Leanrers observe models of fractions and use a calculator to represent numbers as decimals, fractions, and percents. They participate in calculator activities to view different representations of the same number.
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The Derivative as a Limit
Students investigate derivatives. In this calculus lesson plan, students investigate the derivative as a limit through the use of the TI-89.
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Circles all Around
Middle schoolers investigate circles. In this middle school mathematics lesson, students explore the relationship between the diameter of a circle and its circumference.
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Cabri Jr. Inscribed and Central Angles
Learners will differentiate between inscribed and central angles in this geometry lesson. They answer questions dealing with circles as they relate to inscribed triangles and angles. This assignment includes a printable worksheet.
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Exploring Tangents
Explore the concept of tangent lines. In this tangent line lesson, learners graph a circle and two lines on their graphing calculator using Cabri Jr. High schoolers construct the lines so that they both intersect at a given point and are...
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Coming Clean About Showering Time
Learners measure objects using the Cabri Jr. application in this technology lesson. Your class will explore the TI-83 and 84 incorporated with Cabri Jr. to solve business related problems. This is a technology based lesson.
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To the Moon
Pupils explore circumference manipulating Moon Pie wrapper. In this geometry lesson, they manipulate snack wrappers to find circumference, diameter, radius and distance.
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Copying an Angle
High schoolers will investigate geometric construction in this geometry lesson. Your pupils can explore the basic construction of copying an angle, using the constructions tools of Cabri Jr.
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Angles Formed By Parallel Lines
Young scholars explore the concept of angles formed by parallel lines.They graph two parallel lines cut by a transversal, then measure the angles formed by the transversal and record the data in a table. Learners make conjectures about...
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Areas of Regular Polygons and Circles
Learners explore area of polygons and regular polygons in this math instructional activity. They calculate the area of several polygons using Cabri Jr. and analyze shapes and write formulas to solve for the area.
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Properties of Parallelograms
Scholars explore parallelograms in this geometry lesson. They investigate the properties of a parallelogram. Assisted by technology, your learners will construct a parallelogram and examine the sides, angles, and diagonals to discover...
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Trisecting a Square
High Schoolers investigate the question of whether or not the area of square can be trisected. In this lesson, they use geometry software to answer the questions and determine what conditions are necessary to the three regions to by equal.
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Intersecting Lines and Vertical Angles
Pupils identify and define intersecting lines and vertical angles. They draw two intersecting lines and measure one pair of vertical angles. Learners will also move a line to change the angles of a figure and describe the changes in the...
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Dimensions and Area
Learners explore the area of rectangles in this middle school geometry lesson. They will investigate the relationship between a change in the dimensions of a rectangle and the change in the corresponding area. Learners also investigate...
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TI Workshop Presentation Guide for "Preparing for Proofs"
Pupils discover proofs using the TI in this geometry lesson. They collect data from newspaper and magazines and analyze their data using the TI, relating it to proofs.
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Traditional Copy an Angle - Compass Construction Using Cabri Jr.
Learnerss explore geometric construction in this geometry instructional activity. They will investigate the traditional construction for copying an angle using Cabri Jr. in lieu of paper and pencil construction. The instructional...
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What's the Scale?
Pupils will analyze scales as related to models and real life in this geometry instructional activity. They work together to compare the dimensions on a model as compared to the real building.
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Count Them Up
Pupils calculate area using the geoboard application on their calculators. They use a TI-73 calculator to find the areas of the shapes provided in the accompanying worksheet. Screen shots and instructions for creating shapes in the...
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Advanced Algebra with the TI-89
Pupils investigate the formulas for volumes of various solids using the Ti-89 calculator. The lesson focuses on the keying sequences necessary to embed the required volume formula in a program which is then used in the problem solving...