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What's My Rule? Simple Linear Functions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate simple linear functions by trying to guess a function rule from inputs and outputs. They write the function rule in algebraic form.
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Inequalities are Everywhere

For Students 9th
For this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders work with a family member to graph inequalities on a number line. The two page worksheet contains five questions. Answers are included.
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Who Does the Lottery Benefit?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars investigate the pros and cons of the lottery. In this algebra lesson, students use the formulas for permutation and combination to test their arguments about the lottery. They collect data about their argument and plot it...
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Length and Speed of a Robot

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the speed and length of parts of the robot. In this algebra lesson, students measure the length of robots legs. They calculate the time it takes the robot to travel a specific distance.
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Graph Creator

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students rewrite equations using algebraic symbols. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations using the slope and y intercept. They make predictions about their graphs and analyze the results.
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Tower of Hanoi

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students create a plan to solve word problems. In this algebra lesson, students identify important steps to take when setting up a word problem. They relate algebra to the real world.
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George and Sam Save for a Present

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders develop their algebraic thinking by recognizing a variety of patterns using concrete objects, numbers, tables, and pictures. In this George and Sam Save for a present lesson, 3rd graders communicate their mathematical...
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Will There be Enough Water?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate water usage, water available, and water demand historically in the local area. They use projections of water usage, availability and demand up to the year 2050. Students use graphs to relate as well as compare and...
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Exploring Multiplication Functions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the terms "factor" and "product." In this mathematics lesson, 4th graders practice solving problems to find the products and factors present in different algebraic expressions.
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The Fractal Geometry of Nature

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify patterns found in nature. In this algebra lesson plan, students model situation in nature using fractals. They investigate biological geometric structures and draw conclusion based on geometric concepts.
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Conic Sections and Locii

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars differentiate between ellipse and hyperbola. In this algebra activity, students graph and solve elliptical equations. They use the cabri program to create the different conics and move them around.
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Exploring the Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils calculate the slope of parallel and perpendicular lines.In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. They graph their lines using the slope of the equation.
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Identifying Fractional Parts of a Whole Unit

For Students 5th
In this fractional parts of a whole activity, 5th graders examine different arrays that represent a unit. They tell what part of the whole each of given pictures represents, they measure and color fractional parts of a line, and tell...
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Fill in the Missing Factors Worksheet

For Students 5th - 6th
For this missing factors worksheet, students replace letters with numbers in a multiplication table that contains 6 problems. They fill in the missing numbers in 3 number circles, and find the missing factors in 12 vertical...
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Time Trials

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils investigate speed, time and distance. In this algebra lesson, students utilize their knowledge of linear equations to solve problems related to time, speed and distance. This assignment is hands on using two toy race cars.
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Race Track (Culminating Activity)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students graph and solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students use the slope and y-intercept to graph lines. They relate lines to the real world using different applications.
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If You Can’t Stand the Heat

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars design and build their own solar cooker. In this math lesson, students determine the relationship between the angles of the sun, reflection and cooking time of the solar cooker. They test their project, collect data...
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Polygon Sum Conjecture

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students calculate the sum of the angles of a polygon. In this geometry lesson, students use the interior angle formula of polygon based on the number of sides of the polygon. They identify the missing angle using algebra.
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"Like Terms", I Add Them

For Teachers 9th Standards
Ninth graders add and subtract polynomials.  In this Algebra I lesson plan, 9th graders work practice problems as they view a PowerPoint presentation of the lesson plan.  Both the horizontal and vertical methods of addition and...
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Robot Sketcher

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze and solve word problems. In this algebra instructional activity, students explore their reasoning skills as they analyze a problems and come up with the correct steps to solve it. They create a plan and execute it...
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Two Terrains

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare two cell phone providers and relate those concepts to motion. In this algebra lesson, students identify the unknown in a problem using variables. They calculate the velocity, motion and displacement of different objects.
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Canada Data Map

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students collect data and analyze it. In this algebra lesson, students collect data on the population characteristic in different regions. They use population, culture, settlement and others to help in their criteria.
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Double Down

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students shuffle cards identifying different patterns. In this algebra instructional activity, students investigate the accuracy of the card shufflers in a casino. They discuss out-shuffle, faro shuffle and magicians mixing cards to...
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Telescope #2

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate parabolas as the shape of a telescopic lens.  In this Algebra I/Algebra II lesson, students explore the relationship between the coefficients of a quadratic function and the shape and position of the parabolic...

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