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Bahama, North Carolina, United States
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I am a retired mechanical engineer who, upon retirement, became a middle and high school math and science teacher via the lateral entry process in NC. I have taught 6th, 7th and 8th grade math and science and 9-12 grade math (Math 1, 2 and 3, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry and Precalculus) over the last 15 years.
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Circle Trigonometry Art Project
The purpose of this project is to give your students a deeper understanding of the use of trigonometry in analyzing the circle. It will also provide your students with a better understanding of the use of special triangles to calculate the coordinates of certain points on the circle. It will also provide them with a fun, interesting and colorful way to display the various circle parameters (degrees, radians and exact coordinates) on a circular-shaped project. The project requires the student
9th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
CCSS
HSF-TF.A.1
, HSF-TF.A.2
, HSF-TF.A.3
 +1
Math 1 / Algebra 1 End of Course (EOC) Practice Test No. 2 (with Answer Key)
The attached file is a realistic End of Course (EOC) Practice Test for Math I/Algebra 1. The test consists of the following 2 parts - "Part 1 - Calculator Inactive" and "Part 2 - Calculator Active". There are 18 problems included for Part 1 and 26 problems included for Part 2 (44 problems total). I have used this Practice Test with my 9th and 10th grade Math I students just prior to them taking the EOC. An Answer Key with detailed calculations for the solution to each problem is included at
9th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math Test Prep
Trigonometric Functions Calculation and Graphing Project
PLEASE NOTE: THE PREVIEW VERSION OF THIS PRODUCT IS THE ACTUAL "STUDENT VERSION" AND DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY OF THE ANSWERS TO THE PROBLEMS. THE "TEACHER VERSION" INCLUDES DETAILED ANSWERS TO ALL OF THE PROBLEMS FOR THE PROJECT. This project activity involves the calculation, graphing and coloring of the basic sine and cosine trigonometric functions/equations. I have my Algebra 2, Math 3 and Precalculus students complete this project toward the end of the unit on trigonometric functions. As not
10th - 12th
Algebra 2, Other (Math), PreCalculus
CCSS
HSF-TF.A.2
, HSF-TF.A.4
, HSF-TF.B.5
Exponential Growth & Decay Functions Calculation & Graphing Project
PLEASE NOTE: THE PREVIEW VERSION OF THIS PRODUCT IS THE ACTUAL "STUDENT VERSION" AND DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY OF THE ANSWERS TO THE PROBLEMS. THE "PRODUCT VERSION" INCLUDES DETAILED ANSWERS TO ALL OF THE PROBLEMS FOR THE PROJECT.This activity involves the calculation, graphing and coloring of exponential growth and decay functions. I have my Algebra 1/Math 1/Math 2 students complete this project toward the end of the unit on exponential functions. A total of five (5) exponential growth functions
8th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Graphing
CCSS
HSF-LE.A.2
, HSF-LE.A.3
, HSF-LE.B.5
Trigonometry Graphing Project
The purpose of this project is to give your students a deeper understanding of the use of trigonometry in analyzing various types of triangles. It will also provide them with an interesting and colorful way to display various triangles and their properties and dimensions in a single area so that they can see the difference in the type and shape of these triangles. The project requires the students to use the 3 basic trig functions (sine, cosine and tangent) and their inverses as well as the La
9th - 11th
Algebra 2, Graphing, Other (Math)
CCSS
HSG-SRT.A.1
Rational Functions Calculation and Graphing Project
PLEASE NOTE: THE PREVIEW VERSION OF THIS PRODUCT IS THE ACTUAL "STUDENT VERSION" AND DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY OF THE ANSWERS TO THE PROBLEMS. THE PRODUCT VERSION INCLUDES DETAILED ANSWERS TO ALL OF THE PROBLEMS FOR THE PROJECT.This project activity involves the calculation, graphing and coloring of basic rational functions/equations. I have my Algebra 2, Math 3 and Precalculus students complete this project toward the end of the unit on rational functions. As noted in the TpT "Preview" section o
10th - 12th
Algebra 2, Graphing, PreCalculus
CCSS
HSF-IF.C.7d
Parabolic Bridge Project
The purpose of this project is to give your students a deeper understanding of the applications and use of quadratic equations or parabolas in the real world. During this project the students will analyze, design and construct scale model, parabolic-shaped bridges. The students will calculate the quadratic equations associated with each of bridges they choose to design. I always cut out the wood sections for their bridge designs and have them paint and assemble the sections. I complete this
9th - 12th
Algebra 2, Graphing, Measurement
CCSS
HSF-IF.C.7a
, HSF-IF.C.8a
, HSF-IF.C.9
Parent Functions Calculation and Graphing Project
PLEASE NOTE: THE PREVIEW VERSION OF THIS PRODUCT IS THE ACTUAL "STUDENT VERSION" AND DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY OF THE ANSWERS TO THE PROBLEMS. THE PRODUCT VERSION INCLUDES DETAILED ANSWERS TO ALL OF THE PROBLEMS FOR THE PROJECT.This project activity involves the calculation, graphing and coloring of the twelve (12) basic functions studied in Algebra 2/Math 3 and Pre-Calculus. I have my Algebra 2, Math 3 and Precalculus students complete this project toward the end of the semester/year in preparatio
10th - 12th
Algebra 2, Math Test Prep, PreCalculus
CCSS
HSF-IF.A.1
, HSF-IF.A.2
, HSF-IF.C.7a
 +5
Guided Notes - Scatter Plots and Correlation (Student & Teacher Versions)
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that reviews both the concept and steps involved in solving and developing Scatter Plots for linear equations or functions. It also includes a review of Correlation and how to calculated it using a graphing calculator. I use these notes with my Math 1, Math 2 and Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce this concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 3 full pages of notes for the students to complete and includes t
8th - 11th
Algebra, Graphing, Statistics
CCSS
HSS-ID.B.6
, HSS-ID.B.6b
, HSS-ID.C.7
Parabolic Roller Coaster Project
The purpose of this project is to give your students a good understanding of the math and science behind real-world roller coasters. It will also provide them with a hands-on activity that is fun and interesting and gets them out of their seats. The project requires the students to have previously been taught the basics associated with quadratic functions (parabolas) in their math class as well as kinetic and potential energy in their science class. It cross connects math with science so it b
8th - 10th
Algebra, Earth Sciences, Physical Science
CCSS
HSF-LE.A.1
Function Inverse Calculation and Graphing Project
PLEASE NOTE: THE PREVIEW VERSION OF THIS PRODUCT IS THE ACTUAL "STUDENT VERSION" AND DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY OF THE ANSWERS TO THE PROBLEMS. THE MAIN PRODUCT VERSION INCLUDES DETAILED ANSWERS TO ALL OF THE PROBLEMS FOR THE PROJECT. This project activity involves the calculation, graphing and coloring of inverse functions including linear, quadratic, radical (square root and cube root) and cubic polynomial types. I have my Algebra 2, Math 3 and Precalculus students complete this project toward th
10th - 12th
Algebra 2, Graphing, PreCalculus
CCSS
HSF-BF.B.4
, HSF-BF.B.4a
, HSF-BF.B.4b
 +1
Linear Functions Stained Glass Project
The purpose of this project is to give your students a visual connection with the format of linear functions or equations that they have worked on or are currently working on. The students first select nine (9) different functions/equations from the 20 functions/equations included on Linear Equations List. Once the functions/equations are selected, they will graph them on the graph paper that is included with the file. Once they are properly graphed, the students will place the graph under
9th - 12th
Algebra, Geometry, Graphing
CCSS
HSA-REI.B.3
, HSF-LE.A.1
, HSF-LE.A.1b
Order of Operations Bracelet Project
This project involves the design and creation of a bead wrist bracelet based on the student's answers to a series of Order of Operations problems. This is typically a 6th thru 8th grade math project activity, but I have used it in my Algebra 1 and Math 1 classes as a review project. It reinforces the student's understanding and ability to accurately solve Order of Operations problems. The students are given (or provide for themselves) a set of multi-color, letter or number beads (or combinati
6th - 9th
Basic Operations, Math, Order of Operations
CCSS
7.NS.A.3
Guided Notes - Introduction to Quadratic Functions (Student/Teacher Versions)
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that provides an introduction to quadratic functions/equations. I use it with my regular 8th Grade Math / Math 1 / Math2 / Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce the concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 2 pages of notes for the students to complete. It also includes a graph of a typical quadratic function (parabola) and the students are required to label the key component parts of it. The 2-page companio
8th - 11th
Algebra, Graphing, Math
CCSS
HSA-APR.B.3
Guided Notes - Angle Types Teacher and Student Versions
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that reviews the characteristics and properties of basic angles. I use these notes with my Math 1, Math 2, Algebra 1 and Geometry students immediately after I introduce this concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 4 full pages of notes for the students to complete for Ithe following angle types: Acute AnglesObtuse AnglesRight AnglesComplimentary AnglesSupplementary AnglesStraight AnglesVertical or Opposite AnglesAlterna
9th - 11th
Algebra, Geometry, Math
CCSS
HSG-CO.A.1
, HSG-CO.A.4
, HSG-CO.C.9
Guided Notes - Scatterplots and Line of Best Fit (Teacher & Student Versions)
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that reviews both the concept and steps involved in solving and developing Scatter Plots and Lines of Best Fit for linear equations or functions. I use these notes with my Math 1, Math 2 and Algebra 1 students immediately after I introduce this concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 3 full pages of notes for the students to complete and includes the detailed steps that I teach my students to use to develop and graph a
8th - 10th
Graphing, Math, Statistics
CCSS
HSS-ID.B.6
, HSS-ID.B.6c
Math 1/Math 2/ Algebra 1 Quadratic Functions Calculation and Graphing Project
This activity involves the calculation, graphing and coloring of quadratic functions that have a leading coefficient = 1 only. I have my Algebra 1/Math 1/Math 2 students complete this project toward the end of the unit on quadratic functions. A total of ten (10) quadratic functions require solution and graphing by the students. A series of calculation sheets are first completed by the students following by an overall quadratic equation summary table. This is followed by the completion of ten
8th - 11th
Algebra, Graphing, Math
CCSS
HSF-IF.C.7a
, HSF-IF.C.7c
, HSF-IF.C.8a
System of Equations - Graphing/Substitution/Elimination Calc & Graphing Project
This activity involves the calculation, graphing and coloring of a series of systems of linear equations. A total of six (6) systems of linear equations (12 equations total) are provided for solution and graphing. The first 2 pairs are to be solved by graphing solution method, the next 2 pairs are to be solved by the substitution solution method and the final 2 pairs are to be solved by the elimination solution method. Each of the 12 equations are graphed on the furnished graph grid and then
8th - 10th
Algebra, Graphing, Math
CCSS
8.EE.C.8
, 8.EE.C.8a
, 8.EE.C.8b
Linear Equation Bracelet Project
This project involves the design and creation of a bead wrist bracelet based on the student's answers to a series of Multi-Step Linear Equations. This is typically an 8th grade math, Algebra 1 or Math 1 project activity. It reinforces the student's understanding and ability to accurately solve Multi-Step Linear Equations. The students are given (or provide for themselves) a set of multi-color, letter or number beads (or combination of all of these) and put the beads together on a string as th
8th - 10th
Algebra, Applied Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
HSA-CED.A.1
, HSA-REI.A.1
, HSA-REI.B.3
Guided Notes - Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
This MS Word file is a Guided Notes document that reviews both the concept and steps involved in solving quadratic equations by Completing the Square. I use these notes with my Math 2, Math 3 and Algebra 2 students immediately after I introduce this concept with my PPT presentation slidepack on the same subject. It is 3 pages of notes for the students to complete and details the steps that I teach my students to use to solve quadratic equations by Completing the Square. The 3rd page includes
9th - 12th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Basic Operations
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About the store
Experience
I am a retired mechanical engineer who, upon retirement, became a middle and high school math and science teacher via the lateral entry process in NC. I have taught 6th, 7th and 8th grade math and science and 9-12 grade math (Math 1, 2 and 3, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry and Precalculus) over the last 15 years.
Teaching style
I typically use a 4-prong approach to teaching math and science in my classroom: 1) 8 to 10 minute presentation (usually a ppt) to introduce and provide some basic instruction for a new math topic, 2) a guided notes paper with lots of blanks to be jointly completed by my students and me, 3) online or hard copy practice worksheets to reinforce the current concepts and confirm understanding and 4) multiple, relevant, hands-on projects to connect the various math and science subjects to the real world. I am a strong proponent of Project Based Learning (PBL) using STEM projects and lessons.
I use my Smartboard and document camera daily during class.
Note: I use all of the MS PPT products that I have listed on TpT website in my own classrooms.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Registered Professional Engineer in North Carolina
Teacher of the Year Finalist 2017 - Alamance Burlington School System (North Carolina)
My own education history
BS in Mechanical Engineering from N.C. State University and
MS in Business Administration (MBA) from Duke University
Additional biographical information
Lived and worked overseas 6-1/2 years designing and constructing various energy facilities/plants.
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