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- Graphing quadratic equations
- This lesson will help students quickly graph a quadratic equation. It will also help them to understand the purpose of completing the square.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
- By Kathy Schadt.
- Investigating linear equations
- Using a graphic calculator to compare the slope and y-intercept of lines to understand the slope-intercept form (y = mx+b) and what effect each has on a line.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
- By Misty Jarman.
- Space Shuttle O-ring failure
- Students will use a TI82 or TI83 calculator to construct a scatterplot, find the equation of the least-squares regression line for a set of data, find the coefficient of determination, and make predictions by using the line.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
- By Brenda Goforth.
- Predicting the future with best-fit lines
- In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 2.1
- In this lesson plan, students use scatter plots and best-fit lines to make predictions based on data. Students also discuss how scatter plots and best-fit lines are useful in certain careers.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Mathematics)
- By Debbie Brooks, Peggy Dickey, and Jan Sullivan.
- Chem-speak (introduction to chemical equations)
- Students will understand what constitutes a chemical reaction and how chemical equations represent chemical reactions by means of discussion and demonstrations.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
- By Brenda Rock.
- Bouncing ball experiment
- In this experiment students should be in groups of 3. Students will drop a ball from different heights and measure the corresponding bounce. Since each group will use a different ball, they will generate different sets of data. They will be asked to discuss and compare their linear function with that of their classmates. They should practice measuring the ball bounce before they begin to collect data.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
- By alicia jones.
- Careers in banking: Working with exponential growth
- In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 2.9
- In this lesson, students use exponential growth to solve problems related to careers in banking.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Mathematics)
- By Debbie Brooks, Peggy Dickey, and Jan Sullivan.
- Life's percents
- Students will gather data from their own lives to use in calculating percents. They will measure parts of their bodies (head, leg, neck, etc.), complete a class survey that asks information about themselves, and use a pay stub to find percentages of deductions.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Mathematics)
- By Karen Mcpherson.
- Dear Tootsie Roll company
- The students will measure the surface area and wrapper area of five pieces of candy. Using appropriate formulas and measuring techniques, they will complete information needed for a spreadsheet and database. Students wrap up the lesson by writing a letter to the company with the most wasted paper to explain how the waste affects them as consumers and a suggestion for correcting the problem.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Mathematics)
- By Tonya Thompson.
- Statistics project
- Students collect numeric and non-numeric data. They are then expected to use the data collected to construct different types of graphs as well as finding central tendencies.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 5–8 Mathematics)
- By Audrea Saunders.
- Zoo integrated unit
- The unit uses the North Carolina Zoological Park as a teaching tool rather than as a nice place to visit. It can be used by a single teacher or multiple teachers of different subjects, and it is aimed at 7th and 8th graders.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies)
- By Craig Smith.
- See how they run!: The 100 meter dash
- Middle level students will collect times as they run the 100 meter dash. These times will be depicted through various graphic representations (bar, circle, histogram). Times will be compared to current world records for the 100 meters. Students will decide which Math class ran fastest and support that choice in short essay form. They will also try to determine the faster gender based on the data collected.
This lesson plan is a unit filled with related lesson plans. One or two parts of this project could be completed as a stand-alone lesson, or the entire set of activities and extensions could be completed for an involved, integrated unit. - Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics)
- By Holly Smith.
- Not your mother's math teacher
- North Carolina's 2001–2002 Teacher of the Year, Carmen Wilson, talks about real-world math and teachers' roles as professionals.
- By David Walbert.
- Pizza anyone?
- Students survey their class and analyze data about favorite pizza toppings. This activity is meant to be fun and engaging, with the class participating and making decisions as a whole.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Mathematics)
- By Jack Hunter.
- Solar sizzlers
- Group projects of building solar cookers or collectors provide arena for learning about energy sources and transformation. Gathering data for comparison and analysis exercises students' graphing skills and thinking.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills and Mathematics)
- By Larry Parker.
Resources on the web
- Modeling Orbital Debris Problems
- Students examine the problem of space pollution caused by human-made debris in orbit to develop an understanding of functions and modeling. (Learn more)
- Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
- Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- Line 'em up
- In this Illuminations lesson, students learn to plot a point (given its coordinates) and to state the coordinates of a given point using a graphing program for a Texas Instruments graphing calculator. (Learn more)
- Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics)
- Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- Dirt bike dilemma
- In this Illuminations lesson, students discover the algorithm for solving linear programming problems. They gain conceptual understanding by solving a real-world problem and using graphing calculator applications. (Learn more)
- Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
- Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- General Chemistry Online!
- A tutorial for basic chemistry that has everything a class would normally have, except the teacher! Find a compound library, a tool box with tables and calculators, a glossary, and more! (Learn more)
- Format: website/activity
- Provided by: Chemistry Department, Frostburg State University
- Smokey Bear takes algebra
- In this lesson, from Illuminations, students learn about the many factors that play a role in creating a forest-fire danger rating index. They work with the Angstrom and Nesterov Indexes and explain the relationship between relative humidity and fire danger. (Learn more)
- Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
- Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
