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Guess My Shape

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learners play a game with shapes. They work in groups to identify the names and characteristics of various shapes. They give each other clues to see if others can identify the shape being described. This is a great hands on activity.
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Introduction to the National Debt

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students relate the national debt to the economy. In this algebra instructional activity, students discuss what the national debt is, create a national budget based on priority and what the government should spend money on. They analyze...
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Writing Algebraic Expressions for Words

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars explore the concept of algebraic expressions. In this algebraic expressions lesson, students convert pictures and word problems into algebraic expressions. Young scholars play a game where they tell the algebraic...
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Coordinate Grid Twister

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students plot ordered pairs on a coordinate plane. Given a game board and other manipulatives, groups of students participate in a coordinate grid game where they stand and place their feet and hands on a given grid position. Much like...
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Triangle Wars

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore geometry by participating in a class card game. In this triangle lesson, students utilize playing cards with shapes on them which they group up and discard, similar to "Old Maid." Students complete a worksheet and answer...
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Double Down

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners shuffle cards identifying different patterns. In this algebra lesson plan, students investigate the accuracy of the card shufflers in a casino. They discuss out-shuffle, faro shuffle and magicians mixing cards to perform tricks.
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Algebra Bingo

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students review rules for adding and subtracting negative and positive integers. They discuss the rules of bingo and play the game which requires students to add, subtract, multiplication, or divide positive and negative integers.
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Rule It Out

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Here's a way to create math fact flash cards! Learners create their own cards and sort them into matching categories. Students start with addition and work their way up to harder math such as multiplication, and are asked to notice...
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Substitute into Simple Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners simplify simple equations. Using a maze game, young mathematicians speculate about the size of different algebraic values and what other equivalent expressions might look like. It is a nice beginning activity for introducing...
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Graphing and the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Ready to introduce your class to the coordinate plane? This website includes a detailed lesson plan that includes two interactive games to help learners practice graphing ordered pairs. The scripted discussion is a little cheesy and a...
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Relations

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify, compare, and analyze shapes and numbers. In this analogies and comparison math lesson, students warm up by completing 4 worksheets to familiarize themselves with analogies. In small groups, students are challenged to...
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Integer

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the characteristics of an integer. As a class, they observe a number line and recognize opposite numbers. Algebra tiles, or counters, are used to explore the concept of adding integers. In groups, 7th graders play...
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Balancing Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students balance equations using the correct method. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve linear equations using a virtual balance beam as a manipulative. They play games to reinforce the concept of equations being and staying...
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The New Texas Two-Step

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders work with mathematical expressions by interpreting, analyzing and problem solving with them. In this two step algebraic problem solving lesson, 6th graders use algebra tiles to solve equations.
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Equations in the Park

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore algebraic concepts using real life situations.  For this equations lesson, students develop strategies to solve missing number problems. Students participate in a board game based on algebraic equations.
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You Sank My Battleship

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students apply the concept of transformation to the game of battleship. In this algebra lesson, students relate their linear equations to how they would graph or set up their game pieces to win.
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Ordered Pairs on a Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the quadrants and axis of a coordinate plane. For this algebra lesson, 7th graders discover the correct way to graph using the coordinate plane. They discuss the relationship between x and y values, domain and...
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Tic-Tac-Toe

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate finite mathematics using a flow chart. In this algebra instructional activity, students investigate logic and strategies using flowcharts. Students compete against each other using different approaches to playing the...
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Monopoly Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students relate the concepts of linear functions to the game of monopoly. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems with ratio and proportion. They collect data and graph it.
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners factor trinomials using specific factoring methods. In this algebra lesson, students factor equations using the difference of squares and foiling. They play a game to enhance their understanding of factoring.
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Chess Lesson Plans

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students discover the game of chess. In this critical thinking lesson, students learn the rules for each chess piece and the game as a whole. Students use critical thinking, problem solving, logic, and reasoning skills to improve their...
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Order of Operations

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students analyze the Order of Operations. They play a game to explore Order of Operations and observe a PowerPoint presentation slide sow. They generate patterns and functions to represent and solve problems. Students model and solve...
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Analyzing Equations Through Slope and Y intercept

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students analyze equations using the slope and y-intercept. In this algebra lesson, students identify the slope using a and the intercept using m. They graph linear equations based on the slope and intercept.
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Scenario Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students apply their knowledge of math to the real world. In this algebra instructional activity, students explore different way to incorporate math topics into the real world. They create a score or progress sheet to mark their progress.

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