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Quadratic Functions

Quadratic Functions
Grades 9 - 11
Content Resource
Students use quadratic functions to describe the relationship of the height of a football thrown in a parabolic path to its distance from the goal line. Working with graphing calculators, students collect and organize data, make a scatterplot, fit a curve to the appropriate parent function, and interpret the results. Discussion questions, an activity sheet, an extension of the problem, and suggestions for assessment are included.

Science Modules: Collaborative Decision Making, NASA's Deep Impact Mission

Science Modules: Collaborative Decision Making, NASA's Deep Impact Mission
Grades 6 - 12
Instructional Resource - Best Practice
This best practice lesson is designed to engage in middle and high school students in activities that focus on collaboration and communication strategies. These activities will strengthen student understanding of and ability to use collaborative processes and communication practices to clarify, conceptualize, and make decisions.

Peer Edit with Perfection: Teaching Effective Peer-Editing Strategies

Peer Edit with Perfection: Teaching Effective Peer-Editing Strategies
Grades 3 - 5
Instructional Resource - Best Practice
Revising and editing are essential parts of the writing process. This lesson introduces students to a peer revising/editing protocol.