Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 8 Unit 3

This is part of a collection of video tutorials on the topic of Linear Functions in Slope-Intercept Form.

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This is part of a series of video animations of three-dimensional figures. These animations show different views of these figures: top, side, and bottom. Many of these figures are a standard part of the geometry curriculum and being able to recognize them is important.

Study these animations to learn the basic properties of these 3D figures. In particular, make a note of their sides, edges, and vertices. Look for any symmetries they have. Look for polygon shapes that are familiar. Finally, think of real-world examples that use these  figures.

Below we also include information about Platonic solids and 2D nets of these 3D figures. To get a better understanding of these 3D figures, study these basic forms.

Linear Expressions, Equations, and Functions

Linear Expressions, Equations, and Functions

Linear Expressions, Equations, and Functions

Linear Expressions, Equations, and Functions

In this Investigation we look at linear models for objects moving at a constant speed. This video is Segment 1 of a 4 segment series related to Algebra Nspirations: Linear Functions.

In this Math Lab we explore slope in the context of the steepness of staircases. This video is Segment 2 of a 4 segment series related to Algebra Nspirations: Linear Functions.

In this Investigation we look at a linear regression for carbon dioxide emission data. This video is Segment 3 of a 4 segment series related to Algebra Nspirations: Linear Functions.

In this Math Lab we explore a linear model through a data-gathering activity. This video is Segment 4 of a 4 segment series related to Algebra Nspirations: Linear Functions.

In this program we explore the properties of three-dimensional figures. We do this in the context of two real-world applications. In the first, we look at the three-dimensional structure of Mayan pyramids. These stair-step structures provide a unique opportunity to also explore sequences and series. In the second application we look at the Shanghai Tower as an example of cylindrically shaped structures.

Study these animations to learn the basic properties of these 3D figures. In particular, make a note of their sides, edges, and vertices. Look for any symmetries they have. Look for polygon shapes that are familiar. Finally, think of real-world examples that use these  figures.

We visit ancient Greece to learn about the Platonic Solids. This provides an introduction to the more general topic of three-dimensional figures.

Study these animations to learn the basic properties of these 3D figures. In particular, make a note of their sides, edges, and vertices. Look for any symmetries they have. Look for polygon shapes that are familiar. Finally, think of real-world examples that use these  figures.

Below we also include information about Platonic solids and 2D nets of these 3D figures. To get a better understanding of these 3D figures, study these basic forms.

Rectangular Prisms. Mayan pyramids are essentially stacks of rectangular prisms. The volume of each successive level is a percentage decrease of its lower neighbor. This introduces the notion of a geometric sequence and series, including an infinite series.

Study these animations to learn the basic properties of these 3D figures. In particular, make a note of their sides, edges, and vertices. Look for any symmetries they have. Look for polygon shapes that are familiar. Finally, think of real-world examples that use these  figures.

Below we also include information about Platonic solids and 2D nets of these 3D figures. To get a better understanding of these 3D figures, study these basic forms.

The Shanghai Tower in China is a stack of cylindrical shapes, where each successive layer is a percentage decrease of its lower neighbor. As with the previous section, this introduces the notion of a geometric sequence and series.

Study these animations to learn the basic properties of these 3D figures. In particular, make a note of their sides, edges, and vertices. Look for any symmetries they have. Look for polygon shapes that are familiar. Finally, think of real-world examples that use these  figures.

Below we also include information about Platonic solids and 2D nets of these 3D figures. To get a better understanding of these 3D figures, study these basic forms.

In this Nspire CX tutorial linear functions in slope-intercept form are graphed using sliders. Then the inverse functions are graphed. Their symmetry about the graph of y = x is explored.

In this TI-Nspire CX tutorial explore the properties of parallel and perpendicular lines. Use a slider to define the slope and then graph parallel and perpendicular lines linked to this slider. Note: This video does not contain audio.

In this Nspire CX tutorial linear functions are graphed.

This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of 2D and 3D geometry.

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This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the use of the TI-Nspire graphing calculator. Each worksheet supports a companion TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial video. It provides all the keystrokes for the activity.

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This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the use of the TI-Nspire graphing calculator. Each worksheet supports a companion TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial video. It provides all the keystrokes for the activity.

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This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the use of the TI-Nspire graphing calculator. Each worksheet supports a companion TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial video. It provides all the keystrokes for the activity.

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This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the use of the TI-Nspire graphing calculator. Each worksheet supports a companion TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial video. It provides all the keystrokes for the activity.

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This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the use of the TI-Nspire graphing calculator. Each worksheet supports a companion TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial video. It provides all the keystrokes for the activity.

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This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the use of the TI-Nspire graphing calculator. Each worksheet supports a companion TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial video. It provides all the keystrokes for the activity.

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Solve a word search puzzle on the topic of Linear Equations and Functions.

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