Relate nonlinear functions to geometric contexts of length, area, and volume 0806.1.1

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1. Artie Ounces Soda Jerk - interactive game to practice converting ounces to pints and quarts or
2. Learning about Length, Perimeter, Area, and Volume of Similar Objects Using Interactive Figures: Side Length and Area of Similar Figures - This two-part example illustrates how students can learn about the length, perimeter, area, and volume of similar objects using dynamic figures. This NCTM e-example includes an interactive applet [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
3. Lesson on Non-Linear Functions - session 7 of Patterns, Functions, and Algebra from Annenberg
4. Linear and Non Linear Functions - handout to print with explanation, example and practice problems
5. Significant Figures Calculator - one of many calculators available from Omni Calculator
   1. Golden Rectangle - calculates sides of a rectangle that follows the golden ratio
   2. Circumference - calculates 4 properties of a circle based on either of them
   3. Right Triangle - shows main properties of a right triangle
   4. Volume - a volume calculator for 5 different solids - sphere, cylinder, cube, rectangular cuboids and cone
   5. Golden Ratio - helps you find the lengths of the segments which form the golden ratio

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