Curated OER
Channel Catfish
Young scholars study the life and biology of the Channel Catfish. In this aquatic biology lesson, students will examine the external and internal features of the catfish along with their breeding habits and environment. This lesson...
Curated OER
Shadows
First graders measure how a shadow changes over the course of a day. They write about what they would do if they lost their shadow, and make silhouettes of themselves. Students make up a shadow dance and read stories about shadows.
Curated OER
The Squeeze is On
Students investigate the force of compression and how it acts on structural components through a hands-on group project. They use everyday products such as paper, toothpicks, and tape to construct a structure that will support the...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: The Distributive Property
Dr. Math responds to a letter written by an eight grader concerning the Distributive Property. He uses good examples to strengthen his explanation.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Math: 3rd Grade: Distributive Property (Practice)
Math 4-problem practice exercise on the distributive property of multiplication.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Math: 3rd Grade: Visualize Distributive Property (Practice)
Math 4-problem practice exercise on understanding visual representations of the distributive property of multiplication.
Other
Maisonet Math: Simply Using the Distributive Property
Practice rewriting expressions using the distributive property. The examples on this quiz are basic examples.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distributive Property With Variables
Practice applying the distributive property to algebraic expressions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Area and the Distributive Property
Use area models to represent the distributive property in finding area of rectangles. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 1: The Distributive Property
Provides examples and a video lesson that illustrates the distributive property.
Quia
Ixl Learning: The Distributive Property
Brush up on your math skills relating to the distributive property then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Other
Nearpod: Solving Equations: The Distributive Property
In this lesson on solving equations with the distributive property, 8th graders will learn how to solve equations by combining like terms after using the distributive property.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Review: Distributive Property Explained
Explains what the distributive property is and how to use it. Includes examples, link to practice exercises, and video. [5:39]
Other
Chili Math: The Distributive Property of Multiplication Over Addition
The distributive property of multiplication over addition allows us to eliminate the grouping symbol, usually in the form of parenthesis. Illustrates the basic pattern or formula and how to apply it.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Distributive Property
This lesson will show students how easy mental math can be when using the distributive property.
PBS
Pbs: Distributive Property With Variables
Model with algebra tiles to generate equivalent expressions. This video focuses on visualizing the distributive property.
Other
Nearpod: Distributive Property of Multiplication
In this lesson on the distributive property of multiplication, students explore expanded form, learn key vocabulary, and apply their learning to a real-life scenario.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Factor With the Distributive Property
Practice applying the distributive property to factor numerical expressions (no variables). Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Multiplication and Division : Distributive Property
Just like addition, multiplication has properties too. The distributive property shows that you can write a number sentence in different ways and still get the same result. Students watch an interactive tutorial, explore common mistakes...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distributive Property With Variables (Negative Numbers)
In this exercise, students practice applying the distributive property to create an equivalent expression. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distributive Property With Variables Negative Numbers
Practice these problems using the distributive property with variables in negative numbers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Distributive Property With Variables
Factor expressions like 3x-9 by applying the distributive property. (All expressions in this exercise are linear binomials.) Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
Other
Ask Lois Terms: Distributive Property
So, you don't know what the distributive property is. Never fear, just ask Lois! She knows all about the "Properties." Find this definition and others in this site were kids can email questions about math and get answers. Math terms...
PBS
Pbs: Equivalent Expressions With the Distributive Property
This animated Math Shorts video explains how the distributive property can help students model and create equivalent expressions. In the accompanying classroom activity, students play a quick game where they identify common factors...