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Federal Reserve Bank

Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
How tall is the Empire State Building? Lead your class through a collaborative estimation activity to determine the number of quarters it would take to reach the top and teach the following concepts: human capital, human resources,...
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Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

Endothermic and Exothermic Processes

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Students investigate temperature using the TI. In this chemistry instructional activity, students analyze the change in temperature, as chemicals are dissolved in water. They analyze data collected using the CBL 2.
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Lesson Plan
Ohio Department of Education

Multiplying and Dividing in Scientific Notation - Grade 8

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Here is really nice set of resources on scientific notation. Eighth and ninth graders explore the concept of multiplying and dividing in scientific notation. In this multiplying and dividing numbers in scientific notation...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Rounding Decimal Numbers: Graphing Calculator Activity

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, students use graphing calculators to complete a total of three problems with rounding decimal numbers. Diagrams are included in student instructions.
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Curated OER

Representing Numbers Using Scientific Notation

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
Learners explore the concept of scientific notation. In this scientific notation lesson, mathematicians discuss how multiplying by a power of 10 affects the decimal. They play Powers of 10 Yahtzee. Students roll a die five times and each...
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Curated OER

Calculator Puzzle Patterns

For Teachers K - 5th
It's no secret that being able to competently use a calculator is an important skill. In this math lesson, young mathematicians learn how to use the counting constant function on their calculators to explore patterns and relationships...
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Curated OER

Number Sense

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students convert between decimals and fractions. In this algebra lesson, students show their knowledge of numbers by putting them on a number line. They apply the concept of algebra to solving word problems. Students will use a Ti...
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Curated OER

Graphing Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils explore quadratic functions in this algebra instructional activity. They investigate transformation of quadratic functions using the TI calculator. They use the vertex form for this instructional activity.
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Curated OER

Reflecting a Triangle in the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore geometric concepts using technology. They manipulate the TI to find important math topics. This activity requires a TI-84 or higher.
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Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

Measuring Air Pressure Lab

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed Standards
Your class can investigate the weather through an experiment. In this chemistry lesson plan, learners collect data on air pressure and relate it to the weather. They collect data with the TI containing a barometer probe.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Disappearing Kelp Forest

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Learners observe the effect "El Nino" left on kelp plants and sea urchins. They analyze the data collected by researchers, by graphing it on a TI calculator. Before graphing and analyzing the data, you may want to revisit the events of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Calculator Activity: Ones, Tens, Hundreds

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this calculator activity worksheet, students learn to use a calculator to add numbers. Students add the numbers in column A to column B and then look for the answer that matches in column C. One answer is missing and students must...
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Curated OER

Slopes and Lines

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students identify the slopes of a line. For this algebra lesson, students calculate the slope and intercept of a line. They graph their lines using a TI calculator.
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Curated OER

Money Amounts With A Calculator

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders record money amounts with decimal notation. In this money lesson, 2nd graders read and construct monetary amounts using decimals. Students work with calculators and discover the rules of decimals.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Calculator Activity: Word Puzzle

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this word puzzle worksheet, students use a calculator find the sums or differences for each number problem. Students then turn the calculator upside down to see a word from the number answer. Students write the word at the end of each...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Calculator Activity: All Around

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this perimeter calculator worksheet, students use a calculator to help them find the distance around or the perimeter for each figure.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Calculator Activity: Find the Treasure

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this calculator addition worksheet, students locate a path using the numbers in the maze that has a sum of 888. Students color the path.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Decimal Calculator Numbers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice working out a hidden number on a calculator by utilizing number sequence in the advanced multiplicative stage seven. They enter a number into their calculator and push the division sign once and go from there.
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Activity
Education Development Center

Tune in to Learning: Using a Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use this site to learn how to use a calculator and apply math to real life situations with this interactive lesson! You will receive immediate feedback for your answers to all the questions.