Virginia Department of Education
Solve for the Unknown
How can shapes help solve literal equations? Scholars first learn to replace variables with shapes to aid in solving literal equations. A worksheet of practice problems helps hone the skill.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Insulators and Conductors
In a classic activity, emerging electricians test various objects for electrical conductivity in a circuit. Each group constructs a simple circuit by following a diagram. Predictions are made and objects are inserted into the circuit,...
Noyce Foundation
Mixing Paints
Let's paint the town equal parts yellow and violet, or simply brown. Pupils calculate the amount of blue and red paint needed to make six quarts of brown paint. Individuals then explain how they determined the percentage of the brown...
Noyce Foundation
Granny’s Balloon Trip
Take flight with a fun activity focused on graphing data on a coordinate plane. As learners study the data for Granny's hot-air balloon trip, including the time of day and the distance of the balloon from the ground, they practice...
Curated OER
Integers
Students graph integers on a number line. In this integers instructional activity, students create a colored foldable to assist them with notetaking and problem solving. Students complete exercises from text.
Curated OER
Visualizing Integers
Young scholars create visuals on the TI Calculator to solve problems. In this algebra lesson, students perform basic operations with integers. They add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Curated OER
Finding the Measure of Segments
Students observe and solve examples of betweenness, ruler postulate, and segment addition postulate. They complete the Finding the Measure of Segments worksheet using the distance formula.
Curated OER
Natural Logarithms
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve equations involving natural logarithms. The two page worksheet contains explanation, worked examples, and four practice problems. Answers are not included.
Curated OER
Polynomials and Factoring
Young scholars classify, add, subtract, and factor polynomials. In this polynomials lesson, students classify polynomials by creating their own system. During a discussion, the class decides on a common system. They add and subtract...
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers to Solve Problems
Students explore the concept of probability. In this probability instructional activity, students use area to determine probability. Students use charts and spinners to help determine the probability of events such as...
Curated OER
Finding the Vertex of a Quadratic Function
Young scholars solve quadratic equations and identify the vertex. In this algebra lesson, students factor quadratic equations and identify the different properties of a parabola. They graph the functions using the vertex and intercepts.
Curated OER
This Building is Tall
Students calculate the perimeter of shapes. In this geometry lesson plan, students relate properties of polygons to the real world. They find length, midpoint and slope.
Curated OER
Incredible Edible Bridges
Young scholars create a bridge using engineering and geometric concepts. In this geometry lesson, students identify the missing measures of polygons sides and angles. They work together to solve real life situation using problem...
Curated OER
Understanding Slope
Students find and define the slope of a line. In this algebra activity,students differentiate between positive and negative slopes. They define the properties and slopes of vertical and horizontal lines.
Curated OER
CSI Investigation of Congruence and Similarity
Students differentiate between similarity and congruence using polygons. In this geometry lesson plan, students label triangles based on their properties. They find missing sides and angles using the interior sum theorem.
Curated OER
Circle Art
Students investigate two and three dimensional shapes. In this geometry lesson, students write equations of circles and graph them correctly. They create pictures using circles.
Curated OER
The Fractal Geometry of Nature
Students identify patterns found in nature. In this algebra lesson, students model situation in nature using fractals. They investigate biological geometric structures and draw conclusion based on geometric concepts.
Curated OER
Graphing Linear Equations
Ninth graders review the information that they have already learned
with regard to linear equations and graphical representations. They then assist in combining equations with a graphical element and complete various graphs with this...
Curated OER
Wind, Pressure, Force, Calculus and Engineering Connections
Twelfth graders solve first order differential equations using the separation of variables technique. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders explain the connection between math and engineering. They brainstorm what engineers do in real life.
Curated OER
Inequalities Involving Absolute Value
Students solve and graph inequalities involving absolute value. They discuss and identify the basic properties of inequalities, and solve basic examples.
Curated OER
Two-Step Equations
Sixth graders work through a two-step equation with their teacher. After reviewing one-step equations, they complete a worksheet using tiles and colored pencils to complete two-step equations. To end the lesson, they write out the step...
Curated OER
Area of Triangle using the Semi-Perimeter and Radius
Young scholars investigate the properties of circles. In this geometry lesson plan, students calculate the area and perimeter of a triangle. They identify the perimeter and radius length of a circle.
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Euler Characteristic
Students identify the different properties of Euler's Characteristics. In this geometry lesson, students identify the shape and surface a polygon. They relate the concept of Euler to solving real world problems.
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Systems of Equations
Students solve inequalities and systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students use substitution and elimination as they solve algebraic systems. They use graphing and a table to support their solutions.