Curated OER
Probability
In this probability activity, students determine the likelihood of an event occurring. They complete both simple and compound probability problems. Explanations, examples, and detailed instructions are provided throughout the activity....
Curated OER
Word Problem
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems using equations to solve real world problems. There is one problem with an answer key.
Curated OER
The Planets Moon
Students explore the theories of the creation of the universe and examine the properties of celestial bodies. They analyze the relationship between the sun, Earth and other planets. They discover the infinite potential of the science of...
Curated OER
Lee Yick: Fighting Racism
Students study the 14th Amendment, then review and analyze a Supreme Court brief. There was much racism exhibited toward the Chinese immigrants by the European Americans; this came in the form of institutional racism and mob violence....
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Against All Odds: Inside Statistics: Correlation
Twin studies track how similar identical and fraternal twins are on various characteristics, even if they don't grow up together. Correlation lets researchers put a number on it. Scroll down the page to find comprehensive student and...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Against All Odds: What Is Statistics?
A video presentation covering the history and evolution of statistics, as well as this area of math's link to our everyday world. View simple examples, including the application of statistics in the business world. [28:36]
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Un High Commissioner for Refugees: Against All Odds
Note: first few seconds show a video of refugees. Using a 'game' format, the plight of child refugees is examined. Serious topics .. war & conflict, borders, new life are included. The accompanying text is well presented.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Against All Odds: Experimental Design
Video program explains the difference between observation and experiment and the principles of experiment design. Lesson draws on real-life example of heart disease study and a double-blind experiment. [28:39]
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Against All Odds: Inside Statistics
The video series shows students the relevance of statistics in real-world settings. The resource includes 26 half-hour videos. Topics include normal distributions, probability, random variables, experimental design, and describing data.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Against All Odds: Describing Relationships
Video program showing how to use a scatter plot to illustrate relationship between response and explanatory variables, to determine patterns in variables, and to calculate least squares. Real-life examples -- manatee deaths per number of...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Against All Odds: Random Variables
Video presentation on the probability of independent events, covering related topics: multiplication rule, random variable, and mean and standard deviation. [28:41]
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Hs Statistics & Probability: Using Probability to Make Decisions
Learn about probability concepts with fun learning games including Algebra II Jeopardy, Deal or No Deal, Decisions Decisions, Show Time, Playin' against All Odds, and more.