Exploring Slope Intercept Form with Graphs and Physical Activity

Students will work in pairs and compose three different linear equations in slope intercept form. They will discover and describe how different values for the slope and y-intercept affect the graph. After graphing lines on graph paper, they will do a physical activity involving graphing.
Resource ID#: 37212 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Keywords: Slope, y-intercept, linear equations, graphing, y=mx+b, linear function, slope-intercept form, rate of change from an equation, y-intercept from an equation, describe the graph given parameters, write an equation of a line given parameters
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Instructional Technique,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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