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Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing
Students solve quadratic equation by graphing. For this algebra lesson, students use the TI calculator to get a visual of their graph. They create a table of values, plot their points and graph the parabola.
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Bar Charts and Pictographs: How can they help us?
First graders work with manipulatives to solve various math problems by using concrete objects to solve a list of problems . They create and evaluate bar graphs and write a statement about the information on their bar graph.
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Chart This!
Learners collect and analyze data. In this middle school mathematics lesson, students collect data on three to four traits or favorites. Learners analyze their data and create a chart of graph for each trait or favorite they researched.
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What "Ohm's" You?
Students use the CBL and voltage probe to observe electricity. In this algebra activity, students use the TI calculator with the CBL to explore Ohm's Law. They discuss exponential equations and how it relates to Ohm's Law.
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Graphing System of Equations
Students solve system of equation. In this algebra lesson plan, 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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Sinusoidal modelling of Canad'a youth cohorts
Students explore the general form of the sine equation. In this trigonometry instructional activity, students explore the relationship between the changing parameters and the graph of the sine equation. Students use data and a...
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Hit Me If You Can!
Students graph linear equations using slopes and intercepts. In this algebra lesson, students identify the slope as being positive,negative or undefined. They differentiate between different quadrants on a coordinate plane.
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The Binary Counter Circuit
Students count from 0-99 using the binary number system. In this algebra activity, students problem solve by working with faulty circuits and applying their knowledge f Binary Numbers. They work in team to create a solution.
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Spend, Save, Invest or Donate
Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. In this personal finance lesson, students consider economic choices and why people donate to causes. Learners investigate the processes of borrowing money and investing money in the lesson as...
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Solution Sets and Linear Independence of Vectors
Eleventh graders study homogeneous linear systems. In this linear system of equations lesson, 11th graders write linear system solutions in parametric vector form. Students also identify the connection between linear independence and...
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Linear Systems
Students solve and graph linear equations. For this algebra lesson, students solve systems of equations using elimination and substitution. They graph their answer and identify the point of intersection.
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Exploring the FTC using the TI
Students use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to solve problems. In this calculus instructional activity, students use the TI to solve the graphing porting of the problem. They practice graphing functions and discuss their place in...
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Quad Squad
Students pretend they have visited a forest research station on an overnight field trip. They study forest fires, use compass directions, read maps, interpret imagery, and think about the impact of fire on ecosystems.
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Money in Action
Students become familiar with the various coins in our money system as well as amount of each coin. They help develop their ability to count change and find different ways to show equal amounts.
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How High?
Fourth graders play an estimation game to guess how sheets of paper are in a pile and then guess who high a stack of one million would be. They work in small groups to explore ideas for working out how high the stack would be.
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Probability or Ability?
Young scholars toss candy and coins using their non-dominant hand while their partners records the results on a probability charts.
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Know Numbers Now
Fourth graders, in teams, get a set of magnetic cards. They come up to the front of the class and create a new number on the chart.
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Maya Math: Addition and Subtraction
Students examine how ancient Maya counted, and practice addition and subtraction using Maya number glyphs.
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Turkey Feathers
Students demonstrate counting skills. In this number sense lesson, students glue numbered feathers onto a turkey pattern in numerical order.
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Shopping Spree
Sixth graders examine currency by completing monetary equations. In this economics lesson, 6th graders participate in a numbers experiment where they roll a die and earn money based on their roll. Students compete for their fictitious...
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Cyber Currency, Currently
Students explore the value of currency and how to save and earn interest. In a key lesson, kids even get to purchase items in their classroom's general store. It's a fun way to learn the importance of being financially literate!
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Fraction Games
Explore fractions with upper graders. They will discover how to show fractions by shading the correct amount shown in a picture (giving them the idea behind part to whole). They also play multiple fraction games using dice, matching...
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A Contouring We Go
Students examine the built environment and infrastructures of their community by constructing contour equipment, using the equipment, and comparing their results to current topographical maps of the same area