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Solving Equations Using Models

For Teachers 5th
Explore mathematics by analyzing images. As they view pictures on the SMART Board, individuals must write corresponding algebraic equations. They utilize models to visualize the math expressions.
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Real World Equations!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Help your math class "get the picture" in a quadratic equation lesson that integrates digital photography. Individuals take pictures to help them model the shape of an item or situation using algebraic equations. They discover how to...
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Cups & Chips - Solving Linear Equations Using Manipulatives

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Algebra students use manipulatives to solve linear equations. They use manipulatives, symbolic methods, and substitution to demonstrate each algebraic solution.
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Equations in the Park

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore algebraic concepts using real life situations.  In this equations lesson, students develop strategies to solve missing number problems. Students participate in a board game based on algebraic equations.
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Which Car Should I Buy?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students use gas mileage of different cars to create T charts, algebraic equations, and graphs to show which gets better mileage. For this gas mileage lesson plan, students use the graph to see which car they should buy.
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Equations in Motion: Design and construct a mobile

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students participate in a lesson that covers the concepts of solving equations and inequalities. To master the concept they must demonstrate visually and verbally how both sides of an equation must be balanced. They construct a balanced...
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Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore battle plans using grids. In this linear equation lesson, 7th graders see how math is used in battle. Students create a grid on the floor using tape and plastic army men to serve as the points. Students discuss...
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Concepts in Algebra

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Study Islamic achievement in mathematics by exploring the six standard forms of equations. High schoolers will review the six forms of equations of Al-Khwarizmi. They solve equations using different forms. Links and resources are...
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The Yo-Yo Problem: Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students write the algebraic equation to determine the number of weeks money must be saved to purchase a yo-yo. In this algebra activity, students create a pattern of one penny surrounded by six pennies. They continue the pattern and...
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Interesting Integers and Exciting Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
An 80-page resource provides four lessons and all associated worksheets to teach middle schoolers about expressions and equations. The lessons are hands-on, using games, "integer chips," a balance and cubes, and cut and paste activities....
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Closed Greenhouses

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Controlling the efficiency of a greenhouse is a mathematical task. A collaborative project challenges learners to create an efficiency plan for a closed greenhouse. Using algebraic equations, they consider a set of constraints, design...
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Pizza Topping Combinations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students brainstorm pizza toppings and determine the number of possible ways to order a pizza. In this algebra lesson, students analyze and investigate geometric patterns as they relate to the concept of a variable. Students then use a...
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Order of Operations Treasure Hunt

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this algebra lesson, students work in groups to design a treasure map in which algebraic equations must be solved using the correct order of operations. Students decide where treasure is hidden, then create and follow their group's...
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Roman Bernardo: Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Mathematicians use an inquiry method to solve linear equations. In this linear equations lesson, young scholars practice solving equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They solve multi-step equations and...
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Let Algebra Tiles Solve Equations for You

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners practice solving algebra equations utilizing model tiles.  In this algebra lesson, students observe a clip from the movie Homeward Bound and break the action down into an algebraic equation.  Learners solve an algebra problem...
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Algebra I: The Play

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners create their plays to demonstrate concepts from Algebra I. They collaborate in small groups to add music and dancing to their plays. They analyze the suggestions from the previous class as they revise their plays.
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Algebra I: The Play

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners revise their Algebra plays. They collaborate in small groups to work on different aspects of the play and report to the class. They make modifications to their plans and review the Musical Rubric to incorporate the concepts...
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Systems of Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils solve inequalities and systems of equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students use substitution and elimination as they solve algebraic systems. They use graphing and a table to support their solutions.
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Bouncing Ball : Function Families

For Teachers 6th - 12th
A bouncing ball serves as more than entertainment when learning to apply quadratic functions to real-world events. This is the second of a two-part lesson, which can also be accessed from the website. The instructions say to measure the...
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Equations Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders play "What's my Rule" beginning with simple equations and working towards harder problems as student's gain confidence. They evaluate the equations by graphing them. Students identify the slope and y intercepts of the...
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Mathematics Module

For Teachers 9th
Delve into graphing! The concepts covered begin with basic graphing basic coordinates and algebraic expressions on coordinate planes, and build up to graphing linear inequalities and equations. Learners solve and simplify various...
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Algebra I Project: Make Your Own Business

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the concept of algebra in real world situations. In this economics instructional activity, students design, plan, run, and evaluate a small business. Students will create a product, market the product, and try to make a...
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Pike Problems in Lake Davis

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pike fish pose a threat to native trout and catfish in lakes. Would you drain and poison a lake to get rid of the Pike fish? If the lake was drained and poisoned, then refilled and repopulated with trout and catfish, how would you...
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Walk-A-Thon

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students graph linear http://www.lessonplanet.com/review?id=180542equations. For this problem solving lesson, students calculate slope and plot ordered pairs on a coordinate grid. Using a real-life example of a walk-a-thon, students...

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