Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Whose Line is it Anyway?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students identify the domain and range of each function. They use the slope and y-intercept to graph each line.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Mandelbrot Set

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of Mandelbrot sets and Julia sets. In this Mandelbrot and Julia set lesson, students use a function integrator applet to investigate two-variable function iterations. Young scholars use Julia set and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Polynomials in The Magical World of Numbers

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify and describe polynomials and their elements, discuss simple parts that make up equations, inequalities, and exponents, take notes on definitions of terms and their types, including monomials, binomials, and trinomials,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Diophantus II

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use an ancient math game to establish the context for solving problems by investigating them in a systematic and mathematical way. They also need to have the ability to solve various types of equations.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratic Relation and Parabola

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the vertex and intercepts of a parabola. In this algebra lesson, students graph parabolas and factor quadratic equations. They perform transformation on the parabolas.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Addition and Subtraction in Center Time

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete center activities as they practice their addition and subtraction skills. They listen to Rick Walton's, "How Many, How Many, How Many" before playing games, and completing addition and subtraction worksheets at...
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Curated OER

Systems and Applications

For Teachers 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve 14 systems of equations using substitution or elimination and 14 word problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Lady's Age

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a game to establish the context of solving problems in a systematic and mathematical fashion. They also solve various types of equations to find reasonable solutions.
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Logarithmic Modeling

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Explore logarithms and logarithmic regression. Young mathematicians first learn about inverse functions and about the logarithm function family. They take their newfound knowledge to use logarithmic functions to model situations and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction To Data Analysis

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the concept of looking at the data put in a variety of ways that could include graphs or data sets. They analyze data critically in order to formulate some sound conclusions based on real data. Students graph...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Equations

For Teachers 7th Standards
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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Curated OER

Solving Systems by Substitution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve systems of linear equations using substitution. They investigate the steps to solving linear equations by substitution and practice problems in small groups.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Mandelbrot Set

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the notion of a complex number and function iteration in order to motivate the discussion of Julia sets and the Mandelbrot set.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Mandelbrot Set

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the Mandelbrot Set. They are introduced to the concept of a complex number and function in order to motivate the discussion of Julia and Mandelbrot sets. Students investigate fractals and how they are built.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Fourth Quadrant of Proportiona

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students experiment with scale to solve a problem presented in a video clip. They determine the correct size to use when constructing a model and evaluate the use of proportions in real life applications.
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Curated OER

Your Body's Building Blocks

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the elements of the Periodic Table as they relate to the building blocks of the body. They experiment to measure the amount of iron in the body.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Code Crackers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work in teams creating and posing math rules and trying to guess them using a formula controlled worksheet they create with Excel. Student pairs take turns to see who can crack the other's code the fastest.
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Evaluating Algebraic Expression

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This interactive game is similar to Concentration. Students must evaluate the expression in the puzzle for the given value and match it with the correct answer.
Interactive
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Jabara: Algebraic Simplification

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Learn about the origins of algebra when you travel to Baghdad in the 9th century. You will have algebra problems to solve by moving terms around and simplifying numbers, until you have just the value of the variable left.
Interactive
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Form More Complicated Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive media source has two parts a learning mode and a practice game mode. The learning mode is where students are guided through understanding the individual pieces and general concept of nonlinear equations. Next, students...
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Algebra Terms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Do you need practice learning and remembering algebra vocabulary terms? This word search game is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if you are correct.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Algebra Jeopardy

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Use this Jeopardy game to review the concepts of order of operations, equality, variables, verbal expressions and algebraic expressions. Non linear format allows for a fun presentation to the class!
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Easy Algebra Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you need practice solving algebra equations? This Rags to Riches game is for you! This site has a game show format. There are hints to help you narrow down your choice of answers.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Algebra Jeopardy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Use this jeopardy game to review absolute value, inequalities, variables and equations. The non-linear format allows for a fun way to review this material.