In this module students learn how to measure distances on a number line by finding the absolute value of integer values. In the process students also learn about integers and their opposites, as well as how to compare and order integers. Finally, students apply their skills in a real-world scenario involving scuba diving.

In this lesson students view a number of instructional videos, play a math game, and practice their developing skills with absolute value. Students then look at a real-world example: A video describes an exploration around a sunken ship off the coast of San Diego. Students analyze a schematic diagram of the sunken ship using their skills with absolute value.

This lesson addresses Grade 6 Common Core Standards but it can also be assigned to higher grades for concept review. 

This lesson can be assigned to individual students or teams of students. The lesson can be completed in about 20 to 25 minutes. 

Video Tutorial: Integers: Integers and Absolute Value. In this video students continue their exploration of integers by investigating absolute value. 

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Video Tutorial: Rational Numbers: Rational Numbers and Absolute Value. In this video, students continue their exploration of rational numbers by investigating absolute value. 

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In this TI Nspire tutorial for the TI-Nspire, the Graph Window is used to graph absolute value functions. This video supports the TI-Nspire Clickpad and Touchpad.

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The definition of the term "Absolute Value."

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The definition of the term "Absolute Value."

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The definition of the term "Absolute Value Function."

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Example 1: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = |x|

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Example 2: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = |cx|, c > 0

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Example 3: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = |cx|, c < 0

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Example 4: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = c|x|, c > 0

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Example 5: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = c|x|, c < 0

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Example 6: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = |x + c|

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Example 7: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = |x - c|

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Example 8: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = |x| + c

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Example 9: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = |x| - c

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Example 10: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = |cx + d|

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Example 11: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = |cx - d|

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Example 12: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = |-cx + d|

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Example 13: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = |-cx - d|

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Example 14: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = |cx + d| + e

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Example 15: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = |cx - d| + e

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Example 16: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = |cx + d| - e

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Example 17: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = |cx - d| - e

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Example 18: The graph of an absolute value function of the form y = |-cx + d| + e

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