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Round and Round and Round We Go!
Students investigate motion using a CBL. For this algebra lesson, students collect and graph data on a coordinate plane. They define and identify amplitude and period of conic graphs.
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Decode Word Is..
Students solve problems using patterns. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify the relation, domain and range of a function. They graph functions using coordinate pairs.
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Standard Form of Equations
Learners complete the square and identify different parts of a quadratic equation. In this algebra lesson, pupils graph conics using the TI calculator. They rewrite equations by completing the square.
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Midpoint of a Segment
Learners revisit midpoint and segments by graphing on the TI or computer. This activity can be done with pencil and paper, but is more interactive if it is done on a TI-navigator.
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Wrapping It All Up
Through learning how to examine linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, young scholars explore the effects of changes in parameters on the graphs of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions. The lesson plan is designed to...
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Hit and Run
Pupils explore data collection in this lesson. They investigate distance vs. time and velocity vs. time graphs using information collected with a CBR 2 to simulate the reconstruction of an accident.
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Slow Down - Speed Up
Pupils explore the concept of distance and time as they use a CBR to mimic distance v. time graphs. Learners walk towards and away from the monitor to create various distance v. time graphs, then discuss what motion creates certain graphs.
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Border Patrol
Young scholars investigate systems of linear inequalities as they apply to an area of land. They practice graphing systems and determine if a point lies in the solution.
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Multiplying Monomials
Learners differentiate between linear and quadratic functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students write equations of graphs and graph a function from an equation. They also identify the slope and y-intercept.
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Exploring the Exponential Function
Learners collect and analyze data regarding exponential functions of the form y = abx. Students explore the affects of changing parameters on the graph of the function.
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Off to College
High schoolers investigate linear, quadratic and exponential equations using the TI calculator. They identify relation and functions using ordered pairs, graph the data, analyze the data, and relate it to real-world situations.
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Skittles and Springs
Pupils experiment to discover the relationship between the stretch of a spring and the amount of weight attached to the spring using Skittles. They use a CBR and a graphing calculator to gather data.
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In Debt or Not In Debt
Students investigate the use of credit cards. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate the interest rate of credit cards and how to stay debt free. They identify pros and cons of credit cards.
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Investigating Motion
Students determine velocity using the slope of a time distance graph. They investigate a motion cart using a CBR unit and a TI 83 calculator setup. Using the graph generated, they calculate velocity.
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Bouncing Ball Experiment
Learners collect data for a bouncing ball and select one bounce to analyze. They explore the relationship between velocity, position and acceleration. They seek out connections between the graphs and the physical motion of the ball.
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The Cricket and The Plant
Students examine determine the symbiotic relationship between plants and animals as the find ways to naturally reduce carbon dioxide emissions. They study the carbon cycle. They work with probe and graphing calculator to examine the...
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Bacteria Buddies
Tenth graders grow two different bacteria cultures. They count the colonies, and then use graphing calculators to predict the number of colonies that are going to appear. Students answer questions from their worksheet after completing...
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Introduction of Single and Multiple Linear Inequalities
Students solve linear inequalities. In this algebra lesson plan, students rewrite inequalities using one and two step equations. They graph their findings and identify the slope and solution of the line.
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Curve Ball
Learners explore the concept of parabolas by collecting quadratic data on a bouncing ball as it is falling using a motion detector. They plot the data and determine the equation of the quadratic in vertex form, then determine the values...
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Properties of Parabolas
Have your learners investigate parabolas. For this Algebra II lesson, high schoolers explore the basic definition of a parabola by using Cabri Jr. to create a parabola given the focus and directrix. Students interpret the equation...
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Celsius to Fahrenheit
Students convert degrees between two different units. In this algebra lesson, 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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Let's Get Physical
Students collect data using the CBL. In this statistics activity, students predict the type of graph that will be created based on the type of activity the person does. The graph represents heart rate depending the level of activity.
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Linear Programming and the Inequalz App
Learners graph system of linear inequalities in this lesson. Your class will use the Inequality Graphing App to enter linear programming functions into the calculator that can be stored for later use. They then determine the maximum for...
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Burning Snacks in Chem Lab
Students determine the energy content of various snack foods. They measure the temperature changes in various snack foods as the foods are burned in order to determine the foods' energy content. Students create graphs and data tables of...