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Fearless Frames In this task, students are asked to calculate the dimensions of a prism frame being built using a predetermined amount of metal. This task includes: |
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Field Trip In Field Trip students will write an equation or system of equations that winds up leading to solving a quadratic equation. While one of two quadratic equations is likely to result, both are factorable, and the hope is that students will solve by factoring rather than relying on their calculators to crank out the quadratic formula. task includes:
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Fishkill This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on The Living Environment. Students must analyze and graph a data table about the relationship between temperature and dissolved oxygen in order to determine the effects of thermal pollution on fish. This task includes: |
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Floor Pattern In this task, students will examine the properties of floor tiles. This task includes: |
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Flying High In Flying High, students try to figure out which of two airplanes is gaining altitude more quickly. A key to the problem is picking a good representation for the situation. This task includes:
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Fruit Boxes In this task, students are given box dimensions for a flat box and asked to calculate the largest volume possible. This task includes: |
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Functions In this task, students are given a set of points on a graph and asked to develop both a quadratic and linear function that transect all points on the graph. This task includes: |
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Funsize Cans In this task, students must find suggestions for cylindrical measurements of soda cans that contain a predetermined volume but have the smallest surface area. Similar to Best Size Cans, but with more guidance. This task includes: |
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Giantburgers In this task, students will determine if a newspaper headline is true by examining the facts. This task includes: |
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Glasses In this task, students must find the volumes of three glasses of varying shapes. This task includes: |
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