Objective: Students will explore counting boxes/squares to identify the numerical value of slope.  Students must know the four types of slope prior to this activity. They will review the four types of slope (positive, negative, undefined, and zero slope) prior to visually counting slope.

Note: Teacher must find a video showing roller coaster movement and have prepared for this activity.

Student Handout self-created:

Extension Activities

1. Description: Virginia Department of Education resource titled, "Slope and y-intercept,"  with bingo game, link to teacher-made foldable, and lesson plan.

2. Description: Mini lesson plan and another roller coaster activity.  Students can identify coordinate points and use materials to calculate slope using the slope formula.  

Extension Attribution:

Owner: Drexel University GK-12 Program

Contributors: Ed Steager and Cheryl Boyd

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