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Graphing Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils explore quadratic functions in this algebra lesson. They investigate transformation of quadratic functions using the TI calculator. They use the vertex form for this lesson.
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Standard Form of Equations

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
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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Differentiation

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore estimated and exact results for derivatives, tangent lines, implicit differentiation, and symbolic differentiation. The lesson provides examples with solutions and practice problems. 
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Getting Started with Cabri Jr.

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils construct geometric figures using Cabri Jr. in this constructing geometric figures using Cabri Jr. lesson. They familiarize themselves with Cabri Jr. and construct segments and triangles. Your learners will use various tools to...
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Areas of Regular Polygons and Circles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore area of polygons and regular polygons in this math lesson. 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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Conics in Geometry

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers analyze characteristics and properties of two and three-dimensional shapes in this geometry lesson. They follow detailed directions to use the Cabri Geometry II Application on their TI-89 calculator to construct a...
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Solving Equations with Solve It

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Pupils solve equations using a TI in this algebra lesson plan. They will practice solving equations and systems of equations on a TI. The TI-Navigator is required for this assignment.
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Seeing Sound & Sonar

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students make inferences based on different sounds that they hear. In this inferences lesson plan, students will hear sounds of different objects and describe the sounds based on what they hear. They will answer various questions about...
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Sharing is Caring

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students sharpen their problem solving skills. For this service learning lesson, students work collaboratively to solve a problem involving scarcity.
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We're Building Heroes

For Teachers K
Students discuss their ideas of the qualities a hero possesses. In this attributes of a hero lesson plan, students construct a hero puzzle and identify qualities of a hero in storybook characters.
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Zeros of Polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph polynomials. In this Algebra II lesson, students investigate the graph of a polynomial to determine the value and the number of zeros. This lesson requires the use of a graphing calculator.
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Buying Your First New Car!

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Learners explore exponential growth and decay using M&M’s in this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson. They investigate the cost of a new car by calculating depreciation and payments.
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Getting Triggy With It

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The concept of sine and cosine is explored in this lesson where students graph sine and cosine graphs using a transformation application on the graphing calculator.  Students change the coefficients for the amplitude, period,...
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Discriminating Against the Zero

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students explore the concept of quadratic equations.  In this quadratic equations lesson, students find the roots or zeros of quadratic equations using the quadratic formula.  Students give examples of functions with 2 real,...
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TI-Nspire Activity: What Does Your Representation Tell You?

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
By learning to select the best representation for three meal plans, students compare three meal plans to determine the best choice. Data for the meal plans is sorted on a table, as an algebraic equation, and graphed on a coordinate grid....
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Weather "Whys" : Introduction to Weather

For Teachers K
Students discuss weather forecasts and different types of weather. For this weather lesson, students observe the weather and learn a weather song. They listen to a story and see weather measurement tools. 
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The Dinosaur Diner

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explore the food chain. In this dinoaur lesson, students identify charactersitics of an omnivore, carnivore, and herbivore. Students sort dinosaur picture/word cards into groups by their eating characteristics. Students also...
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The Air Up There

For Teachers K - 2nd
For this data collection and analysis lesson, students observe and graph the weather conditions during one school week, then calculate the average weather temperature. Extensions are included.
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Living Environment

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this environmental instructional activity young scholars complete a series of multiple choice and short answer questions on animal populations, cell structure and chromosomes.
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Derivative Grapher

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners graph the derivative of functions in this calculus lesson. They use the TI to graph their functions and algebraically take the derivative of each function. They then create a visual and analyze the graph.
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Mean Value Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students calculate the slopes of secant lines. In this calculus lesson, students graph tangent and secant lines using the coordinate plane. They use the Ti calculator to graph and observe the lines.
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Integration By Parts

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils solve problems using integration by parts in this calculus lesson. Learners apply the product rule and integration by parts. They graph the equation and use the TI to observe the integration process.
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Infestation to Extermination

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems with exponential growth and decay. In this calculus instructional activity, students relate exponential functions to infestation and extermination. They take the derivative to find their answer.
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Sequences

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems using the TI. In this calculus lesson, students evaluate functions using sequences. They graph the functions on the TI and make observations.