Algebra 1
I. Mathematical Expressions
A. Signed Numbers
1. Oral Report: History of the Subtraction Sign
2. Computer Game: Teaching Operations of Signed Numbers
3. Display: Negative Signs
B. Order of Operations
1. Song: Rank or Order - Who Comes First?
2. Display: How Much is a Year?
3. Chart: Secret Operators
C. Variable Expressions
1. Number Tricks: ESP
2. Investigation: What Good is this for Life?
3. Investigation / Report: The Mathematics of n2 – 1
D. Simplifying
1. Puzzle: Cross Number Puzzle
II. Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
A. Solving Equations
1. Puzzle: Inverted Calculator
2. Financial Table: Investor
3. Skit: Walk Through Equations
B. Solving Inequalities
1. Debate: Prison Overcrowding
2. Investigation / Display: Calorie Counter
3. Newspaper Article: Cell Phone Plan
4. Investigation / Display: Package Delivery
C. Solving Word Problems
1. Problems: On Your Own
2. Problems / Bulletin Board: How to Get a Job
3. Puzzle / Display: Play it Again, Sam
III. Polynomials
A. Operations with Polynomials
1. Table / Model: Below Zero
2. Investigation / Report: Giant Numbers
3. Tricks / Report: 1089!
B. Multiplying Binomials and Factoring Trinomials
1. Model: Perfect Square
2. Model: Perfect Cube
3. Demonstration: Pascal's Triangle
C. Solving Quadratic Equations
1. Brain Teaser: Log Stack
2. Investigation / Report: Quadratic Formula
3. Brain Teaser / Report: W. G. A.
4. History Investigation / Display: Diophantus
IV. Rational Expressions
A. Simplifying Fractions
1. Display: Golden Ratio
2. Problem Solving: Egytian Math
3. Investigation / Oral Report: Election Year
B. Operations with Fractions
1. Activity / Diagram: Around the World
2. Investigation: Correct Results from Wrong Methods
3. Investigation: Can You Make the Grade?
C. Fractional Equations and Problem Solving
1. Computation / News Article: Mass of the Earth
2. Resistance Circuit / Display: Large Charge
3. Computer Program: Perpetual Calendar
V. Functions, Relations and Graphs
A. Functions and Relations
1. Consumer Chart: Footprints
2. Chart / Poster: Clothing Simplicity
3. Application / Display: "Can I Borrow the Car?..."
4. Investigation: Guess the Polynomial
B. Graphs and Writing Linear Equations
1. Graphic Art: Graffiti
2. Game: Grid Lock!
3. Model: Coordinate Campus
C. Graphing Simple Quadratic Equations
1. Model: Conic Sections
2. Poster Design: Wiggle Graphs
3. Teaching Aid: Percent Computer
VI. Systems of Equations
1. Application: Armchair Quarterback
2. Geometry / Model: The Center of Things
3. Investigation / Report: Consecutive Systems
VII. Radicals
1. Computer Program: Number with No End
2. Drama: Irrational History
3. Application: The Key to Music
4. Investigation: Planet X
VIII. Trigonometry
1. Trig. Table: In the Footsteps of Hipparchus
2. History Investigation: Word Origins
3. Memory Device: Sing a Song of Trig.
4. Model: Time in the Sun
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