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Algebra laboratories for Microsoft Word
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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Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution Station Rotation
A Hands-On Approach to Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution. This activity helps students to really understand the substitution method by having them physically replace a variable with its equivalent value.
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8th - 10th
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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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Ms. Burrows' Human Body Proportion Lab Parts 1 and 2
A full description of this lab is free to download on TCP under my other listings. This is printable lab worksheet for students to use for the Human Body Proportions Lab.
This is an EXCELLENT lesson that both you and your students will enjoy.
Ms. Burrows Body Proportions Lab by Dana M. Burrows is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
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6th - 10th
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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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Algebra: Measures of Central Tendency Skittles Activity
Fun way for students to practice using measures of central tendency: Mean, Median, Mode, and Range. Activity also reviews percentages. Students have so much fun working, collaborating, drawing, and of course love eating skittles!
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6th - 9th
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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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Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines: An Inquiry-Based Exploration
This is an inquiry-based learning activity used to teach students of the properties of the slopes of parallel lines and the slopes of perpendicular lines. This activity is best used before going too in-depth with the algebraic properties of parallel and perpendicular lines as it allows students to discover, on their own terms, these properties. The papers are arranged so that you may print the graphing activities on one sheet of paper and the questions on another. Have students put papers side b
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7th - 9th
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Bucket Lab Common Core Rich Task: Linear Equation, Table and Graph
Students will love you after you introduce this activity! Students use colored candies as weight to weigh down a bucket attached to a slinky. Make the buckets using old film cases and wire. Students measure the height of the bucket as they add weight. They are asked to record the data, graph the data, create a line of best fit, write an equation, and answer in-depth questions about the experiment. Take your students on a ride showing them the multiple ways to represent a function!
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7th - 10th
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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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Introduction to Polynomials Functions Lab (PBL PrBL Activity)
This lab is meant to launch your Polynomials unit in an Algebra 2 class or an Honors Algebra 1 class. This is a perfect addition to any PrBL/PBL run class. Before teaching students anything, let them explore an application for a polynomial (cubic) function and derive a function themselves. The pre-lab directs students to build an open-face-box out of a single piece of paper with the largest volume possible in any way they choose (do not give them any further directions!). At the end of the pre-l
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Polynomial Functions Resource Bundle (PrBL PBL Unit)
Surface Area and Volume lab (Editable)
I've taught my students the formulas for the surface areas and volumes of prisms, cylinders, and cones for a long time, and yet when they are asked to apply these formulas to everyday objects (cereal boxes, soup cans, printer cartridge packages, etc.), they seem to see the formulas as alien pieces of information.
I created this hands-on lab to help them with these concepts in a physical, hands-on way. This is a challenging activity for my students, sometimes because I find a few students who d
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9th - 11th
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Skittles Proportion Activity
Students are to be provided a bag of skittles. They are going to use proportions and ratios to determine if there are the same number/ratio of each color in all different sized bags.
I had students work in groups of 2 for this activity. Within the activity I broke it up into three different sections; a pre-lab, lab, and post-lab portion. Students make initial guesses/hypothesis, test out their theory, use proportions and ratios to analyze their results and graph data.
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4th - 9th
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Investigating Linear Graphs
I built this discovery lesson so that students would learn, hands-on, how to build a graph based on data they collected from their own investigation. Materials you will need for this lab include a set of cups that are stackable and several small toy cars. For this task you will need:Toy carsCupsMarshmallows
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6th - 9th
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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: Polynomial Functions Resource Bundle (PrBL PBL Unit)
Displacement of water (Archimedes principle)
This short activity helps students see the Archimedes principle in action. It can be used for science or for math (algebra). All that is needed are some marbles and small graduated cylinders.
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7th - 8th
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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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Solution Sets to Inequalities with Two Variables
This activity is a "Lab" series lesson activity designed to supplement and enhance student learning after teacher instruction.
In this "Lab" students will determine if the inequality will be graphed with a “solid” line or “dashed” line, and whether the inequality is shaded “above” or “below” the line. Then cut and match each of the inequalities with their correct graph on a set of index cards or a sheet of paper.
Answers can be recorded in one of three ways.
1) Students can cut, match, and
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8th - 9th
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Theoretical vs. Experimental Probability
This is a dice activity that helps the students see the difference in theoretical and experimental probability.
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6th - 12th
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LINEAR REGRESSION - Dog Years vs. Human Years - Calculator Skill & Application
Who doesn't love dogs?!!! In this activity, students will investigate whether the rule of 7 human years = 1 dog year. Students will learn how to do a linear regression using a TI calculator to create the function. I did this lesson AFTER we did linear functions from a table. So when they felt comfortable doing this by hand, I was ready to show them this. We use the LINEAR REGRESSION tool when the change is not the same each time. Students loved this activity and were able to relate to it because
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5th - 12th
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Discover Completing the Square to Solve Quadratics
Build the foundation for deriving the quadratic formula with this two to three day lesson. Then derive the formula. Group activity with four slightly different worksheets, so individual work must also occur.
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9th - 11th
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The Crow and the Pitcher Rate of Change Activity
Student will watch/read the Aesop Fable of "The Crow and the Pitcher" then they will complete a hands-on activity to determine the rate of change.
Materials needed:
-graduated cylinders
-nickels and dimes
-water
-chart paper
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7th - 9th
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Discover Slope-Intercept Form Graphing Calculator Activity
Algebra 1 students use the power of the graphing calculator to discover slope-intercept form. My students loved experiencing the power of the graphing calculator!*.docx file
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7th - 10th
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Math Lab: Slope
Students create cardboard "ramps" with various rise and run values for toy cars. Students then record data on a lab sheet and answer reflection questions.
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7th - 10th
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