Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Recognize, create and Record Simple Repeating Patterns

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students analyze, create, and record repeating patterns. In this geometry lesson, students create shapes using patterns and keep track of the different shapes. They incorporate transformation and reflections into their patterns.
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Curated OER

Perimeter, Area and Volume

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers compute area.  In this perimeter, area and volume lesson, students examine given objects and determine the perimeter, area, and volume of each. 
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Angles That Pair

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify angles.  For this angles that pair lesson, students identify adjacent, vertical, complementary, and supplementary angles.  They use straws, pretzel sticks to demonstrate given types of angles. 
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Curated OER

Sudoku

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers work on sudoku puzzles. In this algebra instructional activity, students complete a puzzle by finding the missing numbers in a square. They use logic to solve these puzzles.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mathematices: Pre-Calculus

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students relate polynomials to real life situations. In this algebra lesson, students graph equations through modeling and data collection. They must be comfortable doing word problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Clock Arithmetic and Cryptography

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the concept of modular arithmetic and cryptography. In this modular arithmetic and cryptography lesson plan, students use applets to explore modular arithmetic using a clock and Caesar Ciphers. Students exchange their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Statistics and Shopping

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of using consumer data and statistics to aid in the consumer decision making process. In this consumer data and statistics lesson, students research consumer data and statistics. Learners analyze the data...
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Curated OER

The Mandelbrot Set

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of Mandelbrot sets and Julia sets. In this Mandelbrot and Julia set lesson, students use a function integrator applet to investigate two-variable function iterations. Learners use Julia set and Mandelbrot set...
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Curated OER

Functions and the Vertical Line Test

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the concept of functions. In this function lesson, students determine if the graph is a function by using the vertical line test. Students use an applet to explore the vertical line test on a variety of graphs.
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Curated OER

Fraction Facts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of fractions. In this fractions lesson, students perform basic operations such as addition and subtraction with fractions. Students play a game on the computer called 'Fraction Four' that gives students...
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Curated OER

Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of fractals. For this fractals lesson, students discuss Sierpinski's Triangle using an applet. Students discuss the patterns involved with fractals. Students discuss the area of Sierpinski's triangle as the...
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Curated OER

Cartesian Coordinate System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of the coordinate plane. In this coordinate plane lesson, students graph points on the coordinate plane using an applet. Students graph functions using an applet. Students play a Maze Game where they must...
Lesson Plan
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Lesson Plan 3: Inequalities

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study inequalities. After a teacher demonstration, classmates solve and graph inequality problems. In groups, they are assigned specific tasks that lead to the solving of inequality word problems.
Worksheet
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Intensive Math

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Three chapters worth of integer, fraction, and decimal problems to give you every type of question your learners need to be a successful mathematician. Thankfully the work has been done for you and this is a huge resource full...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

How Much is that Tune?

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Tune in for savings! Scholars investigate pricing schemes for two different online music download sites. After comparing the two, they determine the numbers of songs for which each site would be cheaper.
Unit Plan
National Security Agency

Growing Patterns: Practical Pattern Problems

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Your learners explore growing patterns by describing, extending, creating, and evaluating practical pattern problems in this three-day collaborative unit. Beginning with concrete patterns and function tables to extend and...
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Curated OER

Spy Game Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use math to solve encrypted messages.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Angles Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students stud angles, and then play the "What's Your Angle?" game. They complete at least 10 computer generated problems from the Angles Applet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Love Algebra?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, while in the computer lab, access a web site to help them utilize manipulatives of cups and tiles to develop the skills necessary to understand multi-step equations. They assess the relationship between cups and tiles and...
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Curated OER

Transformations and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study graphing exponential functions. In this transformations lesson, 10th graders apply inquiry to determine how changes to a parent function affect its graph. Students analyze transformed graphs and generate the function...
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Dividing by 3's

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review and practice strategies for solving division problems. In this division by 3's instructional activity, 3rd graders play games, use an interactive whiteboard, create flashcards, and solve word problems. 
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Dividing by 4's

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore math functions by completing problem solving activities. In this division lesson, 3rd graders utilize the division strategies acquired earlier to divide multiple digit numbers by 4's. Students complete problems on...
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Quick Stats with Quick Poll

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Learners analyze data using bar graphs and the TI in this statistics lesson. They investigate quick polls and graph the data using different properties of statistics. This assignment requires a TI Navigator.
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Curated OER

Writing Number Sentences

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice writing number sentences. After reading real world problems, they describe the same situation by writing a number sentence. Students use algebra tiles, or counters, to demonstrate the use zero pairs in solving...