Activities about graphing
Which is a better deal, cloth or disposable diapers? How much did you cost your parents in diapers? In the future, how much could your kid's diapers cost?...
With incandescent and halogen bulbs banned since 2023, students compare CFL, LED, and Smart LED bulbs, calculate energy use in kilowatt-hours, and determine which bulb is the better...
Gas prices are up, EVs are everywhere, and hybrid technology keeps improving! So which car is better? Which car would you/your family choose? Students compare the latest prices...
College costs keep rising, and it can be hard for students to grasp just how much four years of school might add up to. This updated activity gives...
This activity begins with exploring connections among a few photos to spark curiosity and critical thinking in the starters, before diving into the main activity where students will...
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ In this updated activity, students will explore parametric equations to graph a heart shape using sine and cosine functions. Begin...
In this activity, students will explore a school milk account where money is deposited and deducted as chocolate milk is purchased over time. But first, start off with...
In 1980, one gallon of gasoline costs $1.22. Today's prices are a lot higher. Is that because the price has gone up or because in 1980 you could...
With the start of summer and wonderful outdoor activities, it might be good to examine the growth of Lyme disease and to recognize its carrier, the deer tick....
We found this chalkboard menu at a coffee shop recently. The shop had prices for the 12-oz (small), 16-oz (medium) and 20-ounce (large) cappuccinos. And they will also...
Is there a general way to figure how much its going to cost you (and your friends) to go bowling? Should you pay per game? Or bowl per...
Let your students experiment with their graphing calculators to create a nice fireworks display? We've written a brief activity that questions students about manipulating parabolas, adjusting their calculator...