Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Busy Day

For Teachers 5th - 8th
This problem can be solved using simple arithmetical reasoning but is also naturally represented by a simple equation. Thus, it provides a good entry point for students into representing quantities in contexts with variables and...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Morning Walk

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
This task presents a straight forward question that can be solved using an equation in one variable. The numbers are complicated enough so that it is natural to set up an equation rather than solve the problem in one's head. Aligns with...
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Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Add and Subtract Terms With Multiple Variables

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides students practice with the concept of simplifying expressions. Students can learn about the topic by completing an interactive tutorial. Students can then take a ten question timed test to practice the skill.
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Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Form an Equation

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Students learn about the concept of writing an equation by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
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Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Inequalities

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Students learn about the concept of inequalities by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Identification of Variables

For Students 6th - 8th
An explanation of how dependent and independent variables are used during experimentation.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Balsa Glider Competition

For Teachers 5th - 7th
The purpose of this activity is to bring together the students' knowledge of engineering and airplanes and the creation of a glider model to determine how each modification affects the flight. The students will use a design procedure...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Wet Pennies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students conduct a simple test to determine how many drops of each of three liquids can be placed on a penny before spilling over. The three liquids are water, rubbing alcohol, and vegetable oil; because of their different surface...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Are You in Control?

For Teachers 5th - 7th
This lesson teaches the engineering method for testing wherein one variable is changed while the others are held constant. Learners compare the performance of a single paper airplane design while changing the shape, size and position of...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: How Much Sugar Is in Bubble Gum?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Most of the flavoring in gum is due to the sugar or other sweetener it contains. As gum is chewed, the sugar dissolves and is swallowed. After a piece of gum loses its flavor, it can be left to dry at room temperature and then the...
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Other

Algebra.com: Homework Solvers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers both instruction and homework help in several algebraic topics, including topics within Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Algebra II.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Checking Solutions to Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving expressions or equations for a given value. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt practice problems.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Combining Like Terms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides a thorough step-by-step approach to combining like terms. Takes the student through important vocabulary used, as well as examples to help explain the topic. Several pages of notes are offered along with relevant links at the end.
Website
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This WebMath site provides links to tutorials and lessons in both Algebra I and II. Links to topics such as factoring, solving equations, polynomials, simplifying equations, graphing, and much more.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: Crunch a Numerical Expression With Variables

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use this "math solver" to help you understand and evaluate any numerical expression, including those that involve variables. Simply type your expression in, and allow this website to provide step-by-step instructions on how to evaluate...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Definition of Variable

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Write algebraic expressions and equations using variables.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Variable Expressions

For Students 8th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Choose variables and write expressions.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Expressions With One or More Variables

For Students 8th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Substitute values for variables and evaluate expressions.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Patterns and Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students write and solve algebraic equations that model verbal situations. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Expressions With One or More Variables: Water Bottle Expression

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students solve expressions with one or more variables by following the given directions and moving the points on the water bottles. Click challenge me to answer a question and click learn more to...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Single Variable Expressions: Neighborhood Block

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will solve single variable expressions using a grid of a neighborhood. Click challenge me to answer a question about the grid and click learn more to explore single variables and watch a video.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Linear Equations: Temperature Transitions

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students learn how to solve equations with variables using the given graph. Click challenge me to answer practice questions and click learn more to watch a video.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Linear Equations: Paying for a Slice of Pizza

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students practice solving linear equations with variables using fractions. Click challenge me to answer a practice question and click learn more to watch a video.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Mountain Climbing: Single Variable Addition Equations

For Students 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students use a graoh of a mountian climb to solve addition equations with varibles. Click challenge me to answer practice questions and click learn more to watch a video.