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Balancing Equations Can Be Fun!
Pupils participate in an online activity in order to master balancing equations before applying the concept to chemistry activities.
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Balancing Chemical Equations
Just like the old saying goes, "What goes in must come out."Â This simulation allows pupils to balance chemical equations. The introduction gives three examples before scholars switch to game mode, pick their level, and continue to...
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Learning how to balance equations
High schoolers play Chembalancer game and balance equations using the trial and error method.
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Balancing Number Sentences to Introduce Missing Values
Students balance number sentences to learn about missing values. In this balanced equations instructional activity, students use the word problem to study missing values. Students watch a video about the topic and play two games about...
Balanced Assessment
Number Game
It's all in the numbers! Create a mathematical model to analyze a number game and develop a winning strategy. Using a given numerical pattern, scholars write an expression to model the scenario. They then interpret the pattern of the...
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Balancing Equations Online
In this balancing equations worksheet, students use an on line source to answer questions about balanced equations and they write balanced equations for various types of reactions. They balance equations using an on line game that allows...
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Balancing Equations
Students balance equations using the correct method. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations using a virtual balance beam as a manipulative. They play games to reinforce the concept of equations being and staying balanced.
Virginia Department of Education
Equations
Science equipment can be handy for math class, too. Scholars learn to solve one- and two-step linear equations by using the concept of a balance. They solve real-world problems in a variety of contexts by writing and solving linear...
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Equations and Expressions
Learners demonstrate their knowledge pictorially, concretely, and abstractly in this unit meant to last three hours over three days. Using hands-on activities, manipulatives,  real-world applications, and problem solving, learners write...
Cornell University
The Galvanic Cell Game
Play a little game with your classes! Young scholars expand on their understanding of oxidation/reduction reactions in a game-based activity. They build a Galvanic cell with game pieces while learning about each component and their...
Waterloo Mathematics
Grade 7 Patterning and Algebra: Algebraic Expressions
Classmates solve 18 different problems that are mostly word problems that apply algebraic expressions. They draw different combinations of masses on a scale that would balance. They also simplify expressions and solve for x in a number...
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Equal Equations
For this equal equations worksheet, learners complete pairs of equations to make them equal. In this fill in the blank worksheet, students answer nine problems.
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Equations in the Park
Students explore algebraic concepts using real life situations. In 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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A Balancing Act: Solving Multi-Step Equations
Wow! Put on that thinking cap and solve multi-step equations. To solve equations, learners review the use of the distributive property and combining like terms. This three-day activity comes with about 20 pages of worksheets, warm-ups,...
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Interesting Integers and Exciting Equations
An 80-page resource provides four lessons and all associated worksheets to teach middle schoolers about expressions and equations. The lessons are hands-on, using games, "integer chips," a balance and cubes, and cut and paste activities....
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Solving Single-Variable Equations Part II
Brainiacs explore the concept of solving single-variable equations.They use inverse operations to solve equations, and participate in activities such as balancing an equation scale. This is an awesome lesson plan, complete with game...
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Equal Equations
In this equal equations worksheet, students find the missing numbers to balance the equations. In this fill in the blank worksheet, students write answers to nine problems.
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Balancing Chemical Equations
Ninth graders do a worksheet on how to balance chemical equations.
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Figuring Out Equations With Figurines
Students inspect solving equations with one variable. Through the use of a scale balance, they examine the importance of equality in an equation. By playing a balance game with figurines and a scale, students discover methods of...
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Who wants to be a champion: 2nd grade addition
Second graders will love playing this math game. They will add their way to a gold, bronze, or silver medal. What a fun game to play as a wrap up to a basic addition unit.
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Balancing Discoveries
Students use a balance to help them with their addition facts. In this addition lesson plan, students also play the seven up game to memorize their facts.
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Tiles, Balances and Equations
In this algebra learning exercise, students solve systems of equations using elimination or linear combination. There are 24 questions with an answer key.
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Who wants to win millions: Subtraction Edition
Solve subtraction problems like a pro. This Jeopardy style math review asks the class to subtract 2 digit numbers, to get to zero, to balance and equation, and to make new numbers. This is an excellent review that covers topics...
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Algebraic Relationships
Here are 17 various forms of problems that range from matching equivalent expressions to word problems. Included are problems for substutiing values into expressions and using the order of operations, simplifying algebraic expressions,...