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Walk the Line - Straight Line Distance GraphsMaking Cents of Math - Linear Relationship between Weight
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Relationship between Water Depth and PressureFunnel Volumes - Volume and WeightKeep It Bottled Up - Rates of Pressure
IncreaseGraph it in Pieces:
Piecewise-defined FunctionsMix It Up -
Mixing Liquids of Different TemperaturesSpring Thing - Newton's Second LawStretch It to the Limit - The Linear Force Relation for a
Rubber BandWhat Goes Up - Position and Time
for a Cart on a RampThat's the Way the Ball
Bounces - Height and Time for a Bouncing BallWalk This Way - Definition of RateVelocity Test - Interpreting GraphsFrom Here to There - Applications of the Distance
FormulaUnder Pressure - The Inverse
Relationship between Pressure and VolumeLight at A Distance - Distance and IntensityChill Out - How Hot Objects CoolCharging Up, Charging Down - Charging a
CapacitorBounce Back - The Pattern of
Rebound HeightsSour Chemistry - The
Exponential pH ChangeStepping to the
Greatest Integer: The Greatest Integer FunctionSwinging Ellipses - Plotting an EllipseCrawling Around: Parametric PlotsLights Out! - Periodic PhenomenaTic Toc - Pendulum MotionStay
Tuned - Sound Waveform ModelsUp And Down -
Damped Harmonic MotionHow Tall? -
Describing Data with Statistical PlotsAnd
Now, the Weather - Describing Data with StatisticsMeet You at the Intersection - Solving a System of Linear
EquationsTitration Curves - An Application
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Objectives

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.32.B. Algebra I: Foundations for functions

(2) The student uses the properties and attributes of
functions.

111.32.B.2.A The student identifies and sketches the general forms of
linear (y=x) and quadratic (y=x^2) parent functions.

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.32.C. Algebra I: Linear functions

(1) The student understands that linear functions can be represented
in different ways and translates among their various
representations.

111.32.C.1.C The student translates among and uses algebraic, tabular,
graphical, or verbal descriptions of linear functions.

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.32.C. Algebra I: Linear functions

(2) The student understand the meaning of the slope and intercepts
of linear functions and interprets and describes the effects of changes
in parameters of linear functions in real-world and mathematical
situations.

111.32.C.2.A The student develops the concept of slope as rate of
change and determines slopes from graphs, tables, and algebraic
representations.

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.32.C. Algebra I: Linear functions

(2) The student understand the meaning of the slope and intercepts
of linear functions and interprets and describes the effects of changes
in parameters of linear functions in real-world and mathematical
situations.

111.32.C.2.B The student interprets the meaning of slope and
intercepts in situations using data, symbolic representations, or
graphs.

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.32.C. Algebra I: Linear functions

(2) The student understand the meaning of the slope and intercepts
of linear functions and interprets and describes the effects of changes
in parameters of linear functions in real-world and mathematical
situations.

111.32.C.2.C The student investigates, describes, and predicts the
effects of changes in m and b on the graph of y=mx+b.

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.32.C. Algebra I: Linear functions

(2) The student understand the meaning of the slope and intercepts
of linear functions and interprets and describes the effects of changes
in parameters of linear functions in real-world and mathematical
situations.

111.32.C.2.D The student graphs and writes equations of lines given
characteristics such as two points, a point and a slope, or a slope and
y-intercept.

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.32.C. Algebra I: Linear functions

(2) The student understand the meaning of the slope and intercepts
of linear functions and interprets and describes the effects of changes
in parameters of linear functions in real-world and mathematical
situations.

111.32.C.2.E The student determines the intercepts of linear functions
from graphs, tables, and algebraic representations.

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.32.C. Algebra I: Linear functions

(2) The student understand the meaning of the slope and intercepts
of linear functions and interprets and describes the effects of changes
in parameters of linear functions in real-world and mathematical
situations.

111.32.C.2.F The student interprets and predicts the effects of
changing slope and y-intercept in applied situations.

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.32.C. Algebra I: Linear functions

(2) The student understand the meaning of the slope and intercepts
of linear functions and interprets and describes the effects of changes
in parameters of linear functions in real-world and mathematical
situations.

111.32.C.2.G The student relates direct variation to linear functions
and solves problems involving proportional change.

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.32.C. Algebra I: Linear functions

(3) The student formulates equations and inequalities based on
linear functions, uses a variety of methods to solve them, and analyzes
the solutions in terms of the situation.

111.32.C.3.B The student investigates methods for solving linear
equations and inequalities using concrete models, graphs, and the
properties of equality, selects a method, and solves the equations and
inequalities.

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.32.C. Algebra I: Linear functions

(3) The student formulates equations and inequalities based on
linear functions, uses a variety of methods to solve them, and analyzes
the solutions in terms of the situation.

111.32.C.3.C For given contexts, the student interprets and determines
the reasonableness of solutions to linear equations and
inequalities.

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.33.C. Algebra II: Algebra and geometry

(1) Algebra and geometry: The student connects algebraic and
geometric representations of functions.

111.33. C.1.A The student identifies and sketches graphs of parent
functions, including linear (y = x), quadratic (y = x^2), square root (y =
SQRT( x)), inverse (y = 1/x), exponential (y = a^x), and logarithmic (y =
log base a^x) functions.

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.34.D. Geometry: Dimensionality and the geometry of location

(2) The student understands that coordinate systems provide
convenient and efficient ways of representing geometric figures and uses
them accordingly.

111.34.D.2.B The student uses slopes and equations of lines to
investigate geometric relationships, including parallel lines,
perpendicular lines, and special segments of triangles and other
polygons.

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.35. Pre-calculus: Knowledge and Skills

(1) The student defines functions, describes characteristics of
functions, and translates among verbal, numerical, graphical, and
symbolic representations of functions, including polynomial, rational,
radical, exponential, logarithmic, etc. functions.

111.35.C.1.A Describe parent functions symbolically and graphically,
including y = x^n, y = ln x, y = log base a of x, y =1/x, y = e^x, y =
a^x, y = sin x, etc.

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.35. Pre-calculus: Knowledge and Skills

(3) The student uses functions and their properties to model and
solve real-life problems.

111.35.C.3.A Use functions such as logarithmic, exponential,
trigonometric, polynomial, etc. to model real-life data.

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.35. Pre-calculus: Knowledge and Skills

(3) The student uses functions and their properties to model and
solve real-life problems.

111.35.C.3.B Use regression to determine a function to model real-life
data.

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.35. Pre-calculus: Knowledge and Skills

(2) The student interprets the meaning of the symbolic
representations of functions and operations on functions within a
context.

111.35.C.2.C Investigate identities graphically and verify them
symbolically, including logarithmic properties, trigonometric identities,
and exponential properties.

111. Mathematics (High School)

111.36. Mathematical Models with Applications: Knowledge and
Skills

(2) The student uses graphical and numerical techniques to study
patterns and analyze data.

111.36.C.2.D Use regression methods available through technology to
describe various models for data such as linear, quadratic, exponential,
etc., select the most appropriate model, and use the model to interpret
information.

120. Business Education

Business Image Management and Multimedia: Knowledge and Skills

The student demonstrates proficiency in developing professional oral
and visual communication skills.

Translate and interpret audio and visual materials such as charts,
graphs, pictures, and maps for use in production development.

120. Business Education

Business Image Management and Multimedia: Knowledge and Skills

The student demonstrates use of a presentation system.

Import graphics, sound, and video objects into text documents and
presentations, using CD-ROM, World Wide Web, and other on-line services
with appropriate supervision.

112. Science (High School)

Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems

The student uses scientific methods during fieldwork and laboratory
investigations.

The student is expected to plan and implement investigative procedures
including asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting
equipment and technology.

120. Business Education

Business Computer Information Systems II: Knowledge and Skills

The student analyzes and implements appropriate technology as tools
to address business needs.

Perform specific tasks using appropriate specialized hardware and
software.

120. Business Education

Business Computer Information Systems II: Knowledge and Skills

The student analyzes and implements appropriate technology as tools
to address business needs.

Research and develop a business project incorporating data imported
from various sources.

119. Agricultural Science and Technology Education

119.45. Computer Applications in Agriculture

(2) The student demonstrated utilization of electronic information
and data technology to agricultural systems.

119.45.2.B Identify software for appropriate tasks.

126. Technology Applications

126.22. Computer Science I (One Credit).

Computer Science I: Foundations

The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware
components, software programs, and their connections.

The student is expected to demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use
of operating systems, software applications, and communication and
networking components.

126. Technology Applications

126.22. Computer Science I (One Credit).

Computer Science I: Foundations

The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware
components, software programs, and their connections.

The student is expected to make decisions regarding the selection,
acquisition, and use of software taking under consideration its quality,
appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency.

126. Technology Applications

126.24. Desktop Publishing (One Credit).

Desktop Publishing: Foundations

The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware
components, software programs, and their connections.

The student is expected to make decisions regarding the selection,
acquisition, and use of software taking under consideration its quality,
appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency.

126. Technology Applications

126.26. Multimedia (One Credit).

Multimedia: Foundations

The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware
components, software programs, and their connections.

The student is expected to demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use
of operating systems, software applications, and communication and
networking components.

126. Technology Applications

126.26. Multimedia (One Credit).

Multimedia: Foundations

The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware
components, software programs, and their connections.

The student is expected to make decisions regarding the selection,
acquisition, and use of software in a multimedia classroom/lab taking
under consideration its quality, appropriateness, effectiveness, and
efficiency.

126. Technology Applications

126.26. Multimedia (One Credit).

Multimedia: Foundations

The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware
components, software programs, and their connections.

The student is expected to install and configure appropriate
software.

126. Technology Applications

126.27. Video Technology (One Credit).

Video Technology: Foundations

The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware
components, software programs, and their connections.

The student is expected to demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use
of digital and analog video systems, software applications, and
communication and networking components.

126. Technology Applications

126.27. Video Technology (One Credit).

Video Technology: Foundations

The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware
components, software programs, and their connections.

The student is expected to make decisions regarding the selection,
acquisition, and use of software taking under consideration its quality,
appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency.

126. Technology Applications

126.28. Web Mastering (One Credit).

Web Mastering: Foundations

The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware
components, software programs, and their connections.

The student is expected to demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use
of operating systems, software applications, and communication and
networking components.

126. Technology Applications

126.28. Web Mastering (One Credit).

Web Mastering: Foundations

The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware
components, software programs, and their connections.

The student is expected to summarize the technical needs of a World
Wide Web (WWW) server including Random Access Memory (RAM), hard disk
capacity, Central Processing Unit (CPU) speed, methods of connectivity,
and appropriate software.

126. Technology Applications

126.29. Independent Study in Technology Applications (One
Credit).

Independent Study in Technology Applications: Foundations

The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware
components, software programs, and their connections.

The student is expected to demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use
of operating systems, software applications, and communication and
networking components.

126. Technology Applications

126.29. Independent Study in Technology Applications (One
Credit).

Independent Study in Technology Applications: Foundations

The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware
components, software programs, and their connections.

The student is expected to make decisions regarding the selection,
acquisition, and use of software taking under consideration its quality,
appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency.

112. Science (High School)

112.42. Integrated Physics and Chemistry

(2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during
field and laboratory investigations. The student is expected
to:

112.42.2.A Plan and implement investigative procedures including
asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting equipment
and technology.

112. Science (High School)

112.42. Integrated Physics and Chemistry

(2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during
field and laboratory investigations. The student is expected
to:

112.42.2.B Collect data and make measurements with precision.

112. Science (High School)

112.42. Integrated Physics and Chemistry

(4) Science concepts. The student knows concepts of force and motion
evident in everyday life. The student is expected to:

112.42.4.B Investigate and describe applications of Newton's laws such
as in vehicle restraints, sports activities, geological processes, and
satellite orbits.

112. Science (High School)

112.43. Biology

(2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during
field and laboratory investigations. The student is expected
to:

112.43.2.B Collect data and make measurements with precision.

112. Science (High School)

112.44. Environmental Systems

(2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during
field and laboratory investigations. The student is expected
to:

112.44.2.B Collect data and make measurements with precision.

112. Science (High School)

112.45. Chemistry

(2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during
field and laboratory investigations. The student is expected
to:

112.45.2.B Collect data and make measurements with precision.

112. Science (High School)

112.45. Chemistry

(7) Science concepts. The student knows the variables that influence
the behavior of gases. The student is expected to:

112.45.7.B Illustrate the data obtained from investigations with gases
in a closed system and determine if the data are consistent with the
Universal Gas Law.

112. Science (High School)

112.46. Aquatic Science

(2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during
field and laboratory investigations. The student is expected
to:

112.46.2.B Collect data and make measurements with precision.

112. Science (High School)

112.46. Aquatic Science

(4) Science concepts. The student knows the components of aquatic
ecosystems. The student is expected to:

112.46.4.C Collect and analyze baseline quantitative data such as pH,
salinity, temperature, mineral content, nitrogen compounds, and turbidity
from an aquatic environment.

112. Science (High School)

112.47. Physics

(4) Science concepts. The student knows the laws governing motion.
The student is expected to:

112.47.4.A Generate and interpret graphs describing motion including
the use of real-time technology.

112. Science (High School)

112.47. Physics

(4) Science concepts. The student knows the laws governing motion.
The student is expected to:

112.47.4.B Analyze examples of uniform and accelerated motion
including linear, projectile, and circular.

112. Science (High School)

112.49. Geology, Meteorology, and Oceanography

(2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during
field and laboratory investigations. The student is expected
to:

112.49.2.B Collect data and make measurements with precision.

123. Technology Education/Industrial Technology
Education

123.83. Principles of Technology II

(12) The student knows the concept of time constants. The student is
expected to:

123.83.12.A Define a time constant.

126. Technology Applications

126.25. Digital Graphics/Animation

(1) Foundations. The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate
use of hardware components, software programs, and their connections.
The student is expected to:

(C) Make decisions regarding the selection, acquisition, and use of
software taking under consideration its quality, appropriateness,
effectiveness, and efficiency.

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