EngageNY
Modeling Riverbeds with Polynomials (part 2)
Examine the power of technology while modeling with polynomial functions. Using the website wolfram alpha, learners develop a polynomial function to model the shape of a riverbed. Ultimately, they determine the flow rate through the river.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Conics Introduction and Parabolas
Where did conic sections get their name? The equation and graph of a parabola are developed from the definition of the conic section. Teacher examples on graphing the equation and writing an equation from the graph round out the plan.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Introduction to Conditional Probability
Here is a turnkey lesson that walks young statisticians through the development and uses of conditional probability. From dice games to surveys, Venn diagrams to frequency tables, the class learns how a given can effect the overall...
EngageNY
Dividing Segments Proportionately
Fractions, ratios, and proportions:Â what do they have to do with segments? Scholars discover the midpoint formula through coordinate geometry. Next, they expand on the formula to apply it to dividing the segment into different ratios and...
Noyce Foundation
Lawn Mowing
This is how long we mow the lawn together. The assessment requires the class to work with combining ratios and proportional reasoning. Pupils determine the unit rate of mowers and calculate the time required to mow a lawn if they work...
Curated OER
Figurative Language Project
Want a handy way to remember the difference between metaphors and similes, or allusions and alliteration? Individuals craft their own figurative language booklet, complete with definitions, examples, and illustrations, following...
Ohio Literacy Resource Center
Converting Units of Measure
Follow six steps to implement this series of metric worksheets. Here, mathematicians exhibit their knowledge of problem solving, while converting units of measurement and label their answers with the applicable unit name.
Charleston School District
Graphing Functions
How do letters and numbers create a picture? Scholars learn to create input/output tables to graph functions. They graph both linear and nonlinear functions by creating tables and plotting points.Â
Sports Museum
Boston vs Bullies: Facilitator's Guide
Score a big win for your school's environment with top-notch bullying prevention resources! The downloadable materials feature prominent sports figures from the Boston area talking about their experiences with bullying. Appropriate for...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Women's Lives Before the Civil War
Women's lifestyles before the Civil War made a huge impact as a point of causation. Give middle schoolers the opportunity to view firsthand the lives of women before the Civil War. They analyze primary source documents, view photographs,...
Choose My Plate
My Daily Food Plan (18+ years old)
Manage your calorie intake with a daily food plan journal. After reviewing a reference sheet with suggested amounts of each food group based on a total calorie pattern, learners can jot down what foods they have eaten during the day as...
Code.org
Introduction to Data
Data, data everywhere. Challenge your class to begin thinking about data, the ways people collect information, and what we can learn from this data. Class members discuss sources of data and then individuals answer questions in the class...
National Energy Education Development Project
Introduction to Solar Energy
People have been using solar energy for many generations to dry crops, heat homes, and for light. This presentation explains how now it is possible to capture the solar energy and store it for future use, details how and where people use...
Curated OER
Common denominators
In this common denominators worksheet, pupils find common denominators for pairs of fractions. Students find common denominators for 4 pairs of fractions.
Curated OER
Fractions: Mud Pie Math
Second graders identify and name fractional parts through the use of mud pie manipulatives. In this fractional manipulatives lesson, 2nd graders identify and label halves, thirds, fourths, sixths, eighths, and tenths and order them...
Curated OER
Tangram Toil
Fifth graders find fractional parts of a whole. In this tangram lesson plan, 5th graders are given a tangram manipulative and must put the pieces together to form a square. Students determine the fractional value of each of the tangram...
Curated OER
Feeding Pets
Students explore and compare fractions. Using a fraction strip, they find common denominators, convert fractions, and find fractions between other fractions. Students work in groups or independently to change fractions to decimals.
Curated OER
Math 155 - Worksheet 10. Logarithm
In this logarithm learning exercise, students read story problems, write an equation to solve the problem, and leave the answer in logarithm or exponential form. They find the derivative of given functions. This two-page learning...
Curated OER
Tangram Fractions
Students explore tangram puzzles. In this tangram fraction lesson, students read Grandfather Tang and then practice solving tangram puzzles. Students identify fractions of the pieces of the tangram puzzles and then create a design using...
Curated OER
Fractions, Equivalent Fractions and Decimals
Students relate fractions to decimals and find and compare equivalent fractions.
Curated OER
Fractions, Equivalent Fractions and Decimals
Students examine how to relate fractions to decimals and find and compare equivalent fractions.
Curated OER
Model Division: Reteach
In this division with models worksheet, learners review two steps to help them divide with fractions. Students then match each question with the correct model and complete the division sentence. Learners then complete each division and...
Curated OER
Hands-On: Relate Fractions, Mixed Numbers and Decimals: Reteach
In the fraction/decimal worksheet, students read about how to write decimals as fractions, fractions as decimals and about mixed numbers, then solve 12 problems. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
Curated OER
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
In this chocolate chip cheesecake worksheet, 7th graders participate in a game with two or more players that involves fractions and chocolate chips.