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Unit 1 Materials List
Investigation 1
o Molecular modeling kit
o Styrofoam spheres in black (carbon), yellow (hydrogen), and red (oxygen)
§ Alternative: Gum drops
o Toothpicks
o Student journals
o LCD Projector
o Teacher computer with Internet access and speakers
o Computer lab or student computers for Excel exploration
o Graphing calculators
Investigation 2
o Colored pencils
o Computer, Projector/LCD, speakers
o Algebra Tiles
o Graphing calculators
o Plastic/Paper Cups
Investigation 3
o Toothpicks
o Student journals
o LCD Projector
o Teacher computer with Microsoft Excel (or other spreadsheet application)
o Teacher computer with Internet access and speakers (if videos are shown)
o Computer Lab or student computers for Excel exploration and activity
o TI-SmartView Emulator or other means to project or simulate calculator steps
o Graphing calculators
Mid-Unit Review and Test
o Graphing calculators
Investigation 4
o Graphing calculators
o Microsoft Excel
Investigation 5
o Colored pencils
o Hand-outs
Performance Task
o Graphing calculators
End-of-Unit Review and Test
o Graphing calculators
Unit 1 Materials List CT Algebra I Model Curriculum Version 3.0