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Algebra 2 laboratories for homeschool
Coulomb's Law Inquiry Lab with Magnets
Coulomb's law requires expensive and delicate equipment. This chape and easy version is a clever and innovative inquiry lab that is appropriate for on-level, pre-AP, honors, and AP physics.
Students work in groups of 4 to determine the effect of distance on the repulsive force between two similar magnets. Disk magnets are best, neodymium disk magnets even better, but any small magnets will work.
Student express surprise at feeling the force of repulsion between the magnets. This is measured
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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Inverse Function Investigation with Desmos.com
In this online investigation, students use Desmos.com as a substitute for the traditional graphing calculator to investigate properties of inverse functions. This is a great introductory activity into inverse functions as it gives students a visual understanding of what a function and its inverse can look like. In the activity, students are instructed to create a table of values for a function, create the table of values for the inverse function, and graph the line y=x. In so doing, students
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8th - 9th
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Trig Bundle
This bundle includes: Radian & Degree Measures Vizual Notes and KeyRight Triangle Trigonometry Vizual Notes and KeyA Minimalist’s Unit Circle and a “Table of Nine” Translating Periodic Functions Vizual Notes and KeyGraphing Reciprocal Trig Functions including a splash page with a link to a Desmos activity and key.Graphing Sines and Cosines Investigation (typically taught before graphing reciprocal trig functions but included last due to page orientation)Also, don’t miss Trig Functions of Sp
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Quadratic Functions - Introduction to graphing with Technology
I introduce my students to graphing quadratic functions using technology with this self made worksheet. My students like spending time in the computer lab, it gives them independence to try something new and they enjoy seeing the graphs be formed on the screen as soon as they type in an equation and they love getting out of the classroom! It is a lot more fun then graphing with paper and pencil.
I consider this work as a project because it is work done outside a classroom. It requires a com
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7th - 11th
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Webquest Investigation - Slope of a Line
Using a free online graphing calculator, students explore relationships between linear equations, their graphs, and the slopes of the lines. By the end of this investigation, students will discover relationships between parallel lines, perpendicular lines, and their slopes. Enjoy!
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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Graphing Sine & Cosine Investigation
Students learn so much when they discover the patterns in mathematics. This Geogebra investigation asks students to play with the values of a, b, c, and d in f(x) = a sin(bx – c) + d and g(x) = a cos(bx – c) + d individually to see the effects they have on the graphs of both sine and cosine.Students should have plotted the parent functions by creating a table of values prior to this investigation. These Vizual Notes are a great summary assignment following this investigation.If you are looking
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10th - 12th
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Vertical Motion Mouse Trap Project
Students will create mouse trap catapults from mouse traps, craft sticks, plastic spoons and duct tape. Students will launch ping pong balls and record initial height, time and distance for 9 trials. They will then find the average air time and average distance. Next, they will substitute in their average time (t), initial height (c), and end height (h) into the equation h=-16t² + vt + c and solve for v, for each of the 9 trials & average. Once they have their initial velocity they substitu
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9th - 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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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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Polynomial Labs (Quadratics, Cubics, etc.) including Catapults!
This lab includes two versions of a catapult lab (calculus based and non-calculus based). Students work in groups to collect data on a ball launched using a catapult. Students create regression equations using a graphing calculator or spreadsheet.
Also included is a painted cubes lab that includes 4 types of functions.
Courses: algebra 1, algebra 2, pre-calculus, calculus
Here are links to my other algebra projects:
Click Here to see my project: Indirect Measurement Labs
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Which Cell Phone Plan Should I Use?: The Algebra Lab Manual
There are so many advertisers on TV trying to get you to buy their cell phone plans. How do you decide which cell phone plan will be more cost effective? This activity will try to help you decide the answer to this question. As you make your through this activity, it will improve your algebraic skills by reinforcing the theory of graphing data, generating equations, creating data tables, defining variables, and formulating a conclusion for each of your students. The “cell phone plan” activi
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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BUNDLE: 45-45-90, 30-60-90, CIRCLE AND SQUARE PUZZLES
A collage of a circle and a square is presented; diagonals are inserted.* A chart below the figures is given for students to fill in the measurements of each segment and/or circumference based on one given value.* The puzzle is quite the challenge, but can be a rewarding activity to complete especially if students compete with one another in class to see who can fill the table fastest and most accurately.* Additionally, the puzzle can be used as an extra credit project when they finish daily as
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
Math Lab:Exponential Functions and Seed Overproduction vs Time/DISTANCE LEARNING
My students totally enjoy doing the following math lab! They invariably find it to be both fun to do as well as informative. They readily relate to discussions within.
* Students work with a partner
* Students begin by a brief discussion about seed overproduction
* Students are provided with assumptions used to complete the lab
* Students work collaboratively to determine the number of seeds in a bell pepper
* Students find the average number of seeds in a bell pepper using the totals
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Exponential Logarithm Trigonometric Activities and Labs
This project set includes 8 projects that are cooperative learning, hands-on labs. Students collect data that fit exponential, logarithmic, or trigonometric patterns. Students will create equations from the data and use the equations to make predictions. Many of the equations students create will be through the regression process on graphing calculators or spreadsheets.
classes: algebra 2, pre-calculus, calculus, applied math
Here are links to my other algebra projects:
Click Here to see m
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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Algebra 1 Absolute Value Equations - Graphing with Technology
This is a project I use in my Algebra 2 Honors classroom to help my students practice graphing absolute value equations and understand Parent Functions, Domain and Range in addition to locating the Vertex, x-intercept and y-intercept. .
The questions for each graph are as follows:
How is this graph different from y= |x| ?______________
What is the Vertex ? ______________________________
Domain or x-values? ______________________________
Range or y-values?__ ________________ _____________
If an
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8th - 12th
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The Survival of the Florida Manatee
Are you interested in the survival of the Florida Manatee? In this activity the student will investigate the effect of power boat registrations and the effect on the mortality of the Florida Manatee. Topics covered in this activity are graphing data, determining if a relationship exists between the variable, calculating a linear equation of best fit, making projections. A spreadsheet software or graphing calculator is suggested for this activity.
There are 7 pages with 6 questions and an option
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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Applying Correlation Coefficient to provisional death counts due to Covid 19
Classroom math activity for statistical data analysis using technology for accuracy in interpretation of data provided by government agency. In an attempt to create hands learning by "Knowing and Doing" series, students will gain experience in real world science and math application to enhance high school technology education syllabus.
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9th - 12th
Pre-Calc: Graphing and Comparing Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
This worksheet uses the graphing calculator and is a discovery lesson detailing the properties of the graphs of exponential and logarithmic functions. It is divided into two sections so that it can be done during two class periods. The last page asks the student to make comparisons between the graphs and the properties of the two functions, leading to the inverse property between the two.
This activity lends itself easily to collaborative learning and that is encouraged. Students are also enc
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Vertical Motion Exploration Math Lab - Discovering through Inquiry
Do you have those students that always ask about how this relates to real life? This math lab is the solution. Students will work through an experiment just like they would in science class to discover through self-inquiry that vertical motion is best represented with parabolas and quadratic functions. The experiment allows students to discover this phenomena through inquiry and data collection. After collecting data, students will have their "a-ha" moment. Students will quickly be able to
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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MaLab Complementary and Supplementary Angles from Light Rays/DISTANCE LEARNING
Students have a great time with this lab learning about complementary and supplementary angles as seen through the following activity using light rays!
* Students begin the activity by defining Complementary and Supplementary angles
* Students observe light traveling in straight, parallel lines through the teeth of a comb
* Students learn about angles of incidence and angles of reflection using light, the comb and a mirror.
* Students calculate the complements and supplements to the ang
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Middle School and High School Mathematics - Mini Lab: The Meaning of Pi
Applicable to Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry, and various physical science classes such as physics. This quantitative, inquiry based laboratory exercise for mathematics or physical science classes reinforces the meaning of pi, and introduces students to the linearizing data.Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included.This exercise covers portions of the California Common Core State Mathematics Standards for Grade 8, as well as the following California State Science Standard:Investigati
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7th - 12th
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