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Model and Solve Algebraic Equations
Examine multiple ways to solve algebraic equations. Pupils will generate a problem solving strategy that addresses the prompt given by the teacher. They will then share their problem solving strategy with the class. Graphic organizers,...
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"it's All in the Cellar"
Seventh graders examine the process of constructing a site plan map at archaeological sites. They discuss the process of mapping techniques and calculation of percentages, create a plan site map of a cellar at Jamestown, and calculate...
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Million Dollar Gift
Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on lesson very effectively demonstrates the concept of volume.
Curated OER
Buying My First Car
Students pretend they are about to buy their first new car. They must do all the calculations necessary to estimate the cost of purchasing the car. They see that the math they learn in school really does have real-life applications.
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Cutting the Wood
Learners demonstrate and describe the effect of multiplying or dividing by a fraction less than or greater than one. They create and explain a variety of equivalent ratios that represent a given situation. Students draw a picture of...
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Reading to Learn
Students complete story maps in this lesson. Students read "The Magic School Bus", and get into groups to choose their story element. Each group shares their information with the class. They then complete a story map for a book read...
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Exploring the Circulatory System: Getting to the Heart of It All
Seventh graders study how the heart functions and its parts. In this circulatory system lesson plan students learn how to take their pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
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Glacier Presentations
Students research news articles relating to global climate change. In this earth science lesson, students create a news broadcast using the information they gathered. They present this in class and each student gives their peer...
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Mathematical Properties for Addition
In this math worksheet, students read about and learn the properties of addition. Students study the commutative, associative, identity and inverse properties. There are no problems on this page for students to solve.
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Teaching Voluntary Reading
Students participate in a variety of activities to increase their fluency and read for pleasure. They read books of their choice, participate in author talks and book talks, write book reviews, and select favorite books for a class...
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Snowboarding! Join the U.S. Team: Olympics, Math, Weather
Students make weather predictions and observations, research the cost of snowboarding equipment, and use their math skills to plot the course of a Giant Slalom Snowboarding event.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers
Given a problem situation, the student will compare and order integers, percents, positive and negative fractions and decimals with or without a calculator.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of comparing and ordering rational numbers. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 3 Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers
Use Glencoe's Math Course 3 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of comparing and ordering rational numbers. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ordering Rational Numbers
In this exercise, students practice ordering rational numbers. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Rational Numbers on the Number Line Stations
The number line is a useful tool to use when ordering rational numbers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ordering Rational Numbers
Practice putting positive and negative fractions and decimals in order. For example, -12/4, -2.5, and 3.25. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Rational Numbers on the Number Line
The number line is a useful tool when ordering positive and negative rational numbers.
Other
Nearpod: Problem Solving: Rational Numbers
In this lesson on rational numbers, 7th graders will learn how to solve real-life problems involving rational numbers.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Ordering and Computing With Negative Fractions and Decimals
This lesson plan allows students to practice comparing and ordering rational numbers on a number line as well as computing with fractions and decimals. It provides an assessment plan and attachments for the lesson's activities.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Comparison of Rational Numbers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Compare and order rational numbers on a number line and by using inequality symbols
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Number and Operation Sense: Rational Numbers
Students learn to use the calculator to collect a set of data in order to identify patterns that illustrate important rational number concepts: the relationship between rational numbers and division, and equivalent fraction and decimal...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Properties of Rational Numbers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students compare, classify, simplify, and order rational numbers. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...