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12th grade algebra laboratories
Vector Addition "Road Trip" Lab Activity
Overview:In this activity, students will use both the tip-to-tail graphing method and the analytical components method of vector addition in order to determine the resultant displacement of two, cross-country, trips which each have three individual "legs."Materials:Ruler, Protractor, Pencil, Calculator, Handout
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10th - 12th
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Scatterplots Linear Regression Line of Best Fit Forearms & Height (Editable)
After teaching my students about scatterplots, correlation, and the line of best fit, I take a day for them to do a hands-on lab, in which they measure their height (in inches) and their forearm length (from the tip of their elbow, to the bony point on their wrist), and we plot the class data, write the equation of the line of best fit, and then use the equation generated both forwards and backwards. They will need 45 minutes to an hour to do this in class.
I have found that if the students br
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7th - 12th
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"Watts Your Power on the Stairs?" Quick lab calculating work and power
This lab activity has students compare the work and power they have while walking and running up a flight of stairs. This is a pretty common lab activity, but I just could not find a student handout that had exactly what I was looking for. So, I made this one and hope you will try it out and let me know how it goes!
Students will have to measure the distance and time of each trial, and use the work and power formulas. They will also identify the independent variable, dependent variable, cons
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6th - 12th
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Linear Equations in Action
In this experiment, your students will dive into the world of hands-on mathematics, making real predictions that they can put to the test. It's not just about numbers on paper; it's about using math to solve real-world problems and answer the questions that matter. With this assignment, you'll empower your students to:Record Data: They'll collect real-world data through multiple trials, refining their observation and recording skills.Graph Like Pros: They'll create scatter plots that visually re
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8th - 12th
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Quadratic Function Activity About Your Dental Arch
Through this activity students will discover properties of parabolas while comparing the parabola they all carry around with them every day - their dental arch. Students will brainstorm ways to measure a dental arch and ultimately take an "impression" of their arch by taking a bite out of a slice of bread. Then they will trace their arch onto a graph, use the graph to generate a table of values, and then use the table to plug into an equation for the most "perfect" dental arch. Students love
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Quadratic Functions Activities Bundle
Activity: Measuring in Units of My Foot - Writing Simple Equations
In this activity, students use measuring skills & write one-step equations. An answer key is provided. Students measure the length of their foot (in inches) and use it as a base unit for expressing the length of different objects. Students use the variable "f" and a coefficient (number of footsteps) to write a simple equation for the length of an object. You can add the challenge of having students evaluate the expression. This measuring activity can be used in a math or numeracy class, as w
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Height Vs. Arm Span Lab: Using real life data and linear regression
Students use their arm-span and heights to create a scatter plot and linear regression to find the equation for a line.
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8th - 12th
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GRAVITY: how much would you weigh
This is a nice little activity for helping your students get to understand how gravity works. In this activity students will be required to calculate how much they weigh on other planets in our solar system. Once they know how much they would weigh, they are required to create a bar graph showing how much they weigh on each planet in graphical form.
This covers common core standard #7, integration of knowledge and ideas.
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5th - 12th
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Systems of Linear Equations - Solving by Graphing with Technology
This is a project I use in my Algebra 2 Honors classroom to help my students practice graphing a system of linear equations.. The questions for each graph are as follows:
Classify the System _______________________
Solution (s) ? if yes, write solution, otherwise, write No Solution_________________________________________
Y-intercept _____________for first line
Y-intercept _____________for second line
This project takes about 1 -2 periods in the computer lab using graphing software or a gra
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8th - 12th
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Scatterplots: Linear Regression Line of Best Fit:Forearms and Height (Editable)
After teaching my students about scatterplots, correlation, and the line of best fit, I take a day for them to do a hands-on lab, in which they measure their height (in inches) and their forearm length (from the tip of their elbow, to the bony point on their wrist), and we plot the class data, write the equation of the line of best fit, and then use the equation generated both forwards and backwards. They will need 45 minutes to an hour to do this in class.
Some years, the data have very littl
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7th - 12th
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Moles of Iron Nails & Copper Lab
A ready-to-photocopy (but you receive an editable Word document as part of the Zip file), informal lab for your students to fill in as they explore and reinforce mass to mole conversions, stoichiometry, and types of chemical reactions. The lab procedure is laid out smoothly, with apparatuses and materials needed bolded and italicized*. A data collection table is included and an evaluation guide clearly showing how marks are earned per section is built into each area of the lab. It's a popular
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8th - 12th
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LAB Integrated Chemistry & Physics: Speed & Velocity of Cars - with graphing
Get your students engaged with physics by measuring, graphing and playing with cars! Students will determine the starting point & ending points, taking in data and graphing results.Materials: (per group)one ramp, one car, one timer, one meter stick, and five books.
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7th - 12th
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Quadratic Projectile Motion Lab with Data Set
In this activity, students analyze two different data sets that describe how projectiles fly through the air. The first describes the flight path of a thrown ball and the second describes the distance traveled by a ball dropped off a building over time. Using desmos.com, students fit linear and quadratic models to discover which quantities are related linearly (time and horizontal distance traveled) and which are related quadratically (time and vertical distance traveled.) They are asked to inte
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8th - 12th
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Linear Equations Graphing with Technology
This is a project I use in my Algebra classroom to help my students practice graphing linear equations given in standard form using technology such as Geogebra, Desmos calculator or a graphing calculator.
The topics included are finding the following information from the different graphs:
Slope = ___________
X-intercept ________
Y-Intercept _______
Students are also required to write the slope intercept form.
A reflection is required at the end of the project in part to get some fe
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7th - 12th
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Math Lab An Algebra Review Via Hands-on Glider Investigation
Please join me in my enthusiasm for Math Lab Investigating Gliders!The lab is a two day event that covers and reviews multiple concepts covered in Algebra I, semesters I and II* It is outstanding for bringing concepts back to students prior to finals and for assisting them in applying mathematics to real life situations.* This 50 page investigation requires the student to address the relationship between the wing-span of a glider and the distance that it can fly.* On day one, students work in
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Polynomial Functions Exploration (PrBL PBL Activity)
This lab is designed to 1) introduce the relationship between a function rule, written in intercept form, and the zeros on a graph for all polynomial functions & introduce the concept of end behavior 2) allow students an opportunity to review multiplying polynomials and plotting coordinates precisely by hand. My students were lacking a strong Algebra 2 foundation so I designed this lab for them to raise them up to Pre-Calculus concepts (polynomial behaviors based on the way the function rule
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Polynomial Functions Resource Bundle (PrBL PBL Unit)
ALGEBRA Bundle: Exponents and Exponential Functions
WELCOME TO KINDLY PASS THE MATH!Teachers will find included in the following BUNDLE over Exponents and Exponential Functions a number of power point lessons over the following sections :* Multiplication Properties of Exponents* Zero and Negative Exponents* Graphs of Exponential Functions* Division Properties of Exponents* Scientific Notation* Exponential Growth Functions* Exponential Decay Functions* Lab Activity over Scientific NotationThe lessons provide students with instruction on ho
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Hands On Experiment: Circumference, Diameter and Pi
This is a great, hands-on activity that allows students to discover the relationship between circumference and diameter. There are other activities like this on TPT, but none as detailed and rooted in constructivist learning like this one.There is nothing high tech required for this experiment, just some circular or spherical objects and measuring tapes. You can use string if you don't have measuring tapes.This experiment asks students to not only collect the experimental data, but also to use y
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6th - 12th
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Catch and Release Sampling Mini-Lab
Engage your students in this hands-on mini-lab that teaches them how to estimate population size through catch-and-release sampling!
Have your students become scientists for the day and learn the process of tagging fish to estimate population size based on small sampling. In this resource, you are given instructions on how to prepare and deliver the lesson to your students including a materials list, background information, and a student activity sheet.
This is a great activity to expose yo
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7th - 12th
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Graphing Calculator Learning Lab
Student will learn some basic commands for the Texan Instruments 83 & 84 calculators
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7th - 12th
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Math Lab How to Draw a Fibonacci Spiral and DISTANCE LEARNING/NO PREP
I am absolutely excited to share the following Math Lab that teaches students how to draw a Fibonacci Spiral!* This lab is an outstanding way to open any lesson or unit on sequences!* Leonardo Fibonacci is introduced and it is explained to students how the sequence got its name.* Students are given examples of the Fibonacci Sequence as it appears in nature and in architecture.* A list of materials required to complete this lab is provided in the lab.* Students follow well-defined steps to
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Draw the Fibonacci Spiral, Fibonacci in Nature, Golden Ratio
Linear Relationship Labs
This project has 1 sample lab to complete together as a class and 6 other labs that create a linear relationship.
Students work through the labs collecting data and then analyze the data to create equations, use calculators or spreadsheets to create regression equations (best fit lines), and use the equations to make predictions.
classes: algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, applied math
Here are links to my other algebra projects:
Click Here to see my project: Systems of Equations - Comparing Ph
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Volume Comparison matching activity
Students will try to match given subjects with their appropriate volume. At first, the students will have to match the cards using the volumes given, which will be in various forms (for example, one will be in cubic feet, one in pints, etc.). After recording their first choice, they will be given a conversion chart. Students should realize that comparing quantities, it is easier once you convert everything to the same unit of measure. After making the conversions, they will try to match the subj
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Linear Motion/Kinematics Discovery Lab
Designed for mid to upper level high school students, this is a group lab activity that requires students to analyze tire skid marks and red light camera film to determine whether or not a car was speeding. The only item the teacher will need to provide is the video of the skidding vehicle which can easily be found online. Skills: Measurement, data analysis and comparison, mathematical computation using kinematic formulas.
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10th - 12th
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