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Shodor Education Foundation

Multi-Function Data Flyer

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Explore different types of functions using an interactive lesson. Learners enter functions and view the accompanying graphs. They can choose to show key features or adjust the scale of the graph.
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Patterns and Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate patterns and functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students examine the repetition of integers and objects. They create formulas for the repetition and identify them as function using equations.
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The Graph of the Equation y = f(x)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Math language? Set notation is used in mathematics to communicate a process and that the same process can be represented as computer code. The concept to the loop in computer code models the approach pupils take when creating a solution...
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Landmarks of the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore Civil Rights by reading several books in class. In this Underground Railroad lesson, students discuss The Story of Henry Box Brown and identify the location and functionality of the Underground Railroad. Students answer...
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The Hare and the Water: A Tanzanian Folk Tale

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
"The Hare and the Water," a Tanzanian folk tale, lends a global perspective to literary analysis. Learners spend the first two days reading and storyboarding. On day three, they examine folk tale elements (worksheet included), and design...
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Illegal Fish

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your young fishermen learn about exponential function growth by interpreting the pieces of the given equation within the context of numbers of fish in a lake.
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Curated OER

Patterns

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify patterns in equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students write equations of problems with recurring patterns. They relate and model real life situation using functions.
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Enzymes and Catalysts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss the functioning of the digestive system and the specific enzymes present. They observe the action of amylase on starch to identify characteristics of enzymes then perform an experiment on the effects of...
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Multiplying Exponents vs. Powers of Powers

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Use the power of a power property to solve exponential functions. The instructional activity refers to  differentiating between multiplying or adding exponents to find the value, and how to find the product of a power of a power.
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Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wall-paper" -- The "New Woman"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the roles of women in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. They identify how class and nationality affected a woman's place in society. They also discover women's resistance to change during the time period.
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Teaching "Theme" with Children's Literature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this exercise, learners examine the difference between a theme, topic, and moral. After a class discussion on the definition of literary themes, the instructor reads The Cello of Mr. O by Jane Cutler. Next, individuals analyze the...
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My Senator and Me: A Dog's-Eye View of Washington, D.C.

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Although this legislative process lesson is designed to accompany a specific text, it is valuable independently. Young learners participate in a picture walk (worksheet included) through My Senator and Me: A Dog's-Eye View...
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Rhythm and Art: Gesture Drawing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore connections between non-verbal language and art. In this visual and auditory art lesson, students investigate the science of sound and principles of drawing. They then use various genres of music to directly apply that...
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Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Multiple Linear Regression

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
You'll have no regrets when you use the perfect lesson to teach regression! An interactive resource has individuals manipulate the slope and y-intercept of a line to match a set of data. Learners practice data sets with both positive and...
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Helping the Adolescent Cope with Family Life

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars are introduced to the proper ways to deal with conflict at home. In groups, they define family based on what it means to them and identify factors that lead to a breakdown in communications. They participate in...
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The Treaty Trail: U.S. - Clothing That Talks: Meaning and Material Culture

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners investigate the cultures of Native Americans and Euro-Americans through their clothing.  In this photograph analysis instructional activity, students observe historic photographs and analyze the style of clothes people wore...
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Group Rules and Expectations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore psychology by participating in a student behavior activity. In this group dynamic lesson, students identify ways to keep several students interested and focused on one task. Students complete worksheets discussing family...
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Learning about a Culture from Objects

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners examine and interpret possible functions of several traditional cultural objects. In this learning about a culture from objects instructional activity, students identify how environment impacts a culture and the role of animals...
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Tostado Family Car Rental

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students write equations for word problems. In this algebra lesson, students represent the cost of a car rental plan using equations. They use systems of equations to find the best deal when renting a car.
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The Civil War in Historical Fiction and Historical Accounts

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine life during the Civil War through various readings. They compare and contrast a novel they read in class to one they chose on the subject. They work together as a class to produce a newspaper displaying the...
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Time, Talent, and Treasure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify componets of stewardship and philanthropy. They examine their talents and how they use their time. They develop ways to use their time and talents to help others.
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Behind the Scenes -- Closing the Curtain on Stereotypes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine stereotypes in their community. They discuss the implications of having stereotypes and being prejudice against a group of people. They use a five step process in which to create another outcome to an experience in which...
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Friendship Begins with A Smile

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine the emotions behind different facial expressions. They explain how it feels when someone smiles at them and practice smiling and speaking to someone with eye contact. They also demonstrate the characteristics of active...
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Who Needs Friends?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discuss how to be a good friend to others. They create a list of characteristics to use in more future lessons. They reflect on they type of friend they are in journal writings.