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Modular Arithmetic
Students investigate modular arithmetic and how to use it to solve real world problems. In this modular arithmetic lesson, students use computers to work on modular arithmetic after a teacher guided lesson. They complete guided practice...
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Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals
Students explore the concept of fractals. For this fractals lesson, students discuss Sierpinski's Triangle using an applet. Students discuss the patterns involved with fractals. Students discuss the area of Sierpinski's triangle as the...
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An Introduction to Measuring Theory
Learners investigate one, two and three dimensional objects. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between different shapes of objects and write equations to represent each. They start with what they already know and prove...
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Clock Arithmetic and Cryptography
Students explore the concept of modular arithmetic and cryptography. In this modular arithmetic and cryptography instructional activity, students use applets to explore modular arithmetic using a clock and Caesar Ciphers. Students...
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Squares in the Light
Students collect and analyze data using a graph. In this algebra instructional activity, students explain their findings orally and with a graph. They use their knowledge to solve real life scenarios.
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The Quadratic Formula
Students solve quadratic function by completing the square. In this algebra lesson, students use the quadratic formula to factor quadratics and find the roots. They graph the parabola and identify its properties.
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When Am I Ever Going to Use this?
Students solve problems using equations and properties of integers. For this algebra lesson, students solve problems using ratio and proportion and graph their answers on a coordinate plane. They solve word problems using geometry.
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Are We Sure They Are Parallel?
Fourth graders explore the definition and properties of parallel lines. This high level lesson plan has students calculate the slope of the two parallel lines, and draw the lines on a Caretsian coordinate system.
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Decode Word Is..
Students solve problems using patterns. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify the relation, domain and range of a function. They graph functions using coordinate pairs.
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Applications Of Rational Functions
High schoolers engage in a lesson that is about relational functions with the application of methods to real life problem situations. They use the examples found in the lesson for the purpose of practice during guided instruction....
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The Mandelbrot Set
Learners 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. Learners use Julia set and Mandelbrot set...
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Decoding Machine
Young scholars are introduced to the concept of variables and their uses. In groups, they are given a code in which they must find the value of the missing words. To end the lesson, they find the value of words over ten letters long and...
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Slope Right Up
Students use triangles to find the length and slope of each side. After connecting the vertices, they add points based on their specific instructions. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to complete a worksheet to end the lesson.
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Is the System Fair?
Students investigate shapes and patterns. In this algebra lesson, students move from concrete to abstract understanding of shapes and concepts. They use variable to identify the unknown.
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Pythagorean Theorem
Pupils investigate the properties and idea of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different parts of a right triangle and relate it to the Pythagorean Theorem. They do a robotic experiment to reinforce...
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Choosing a Summer Job
What did you do over your summer vacation. Young wage earners must compare summer job options, and determine when each job earn the same amount and what that amount be. This be done by creating, graphing, and solving systems of...
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Can you Find the Expression
Students collect data from measurements and weights for this experiment. In this algebra lesson, students analyze graphs they create form their data to find the expression representing the data. They label which graph provided the best...
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Super Sort
Students sort objects based on one characteristic. They define the term "attribute" and give examples of attributes of objects. Students explain their reasoning for sorting objects into groups.
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Using Objects to Object to Objectification
Students use math functions in part to complete a metaphorical instructional activity on tolerance. In this math and tolerance instructional activity, students receive rows of functions and try to find a single simple shared property...
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The Search for Pythagoras' Treasure
Students identify and define properties of triangles. In this geometry lesson, students identify the missing sides and angles of right triangles. They use the rules of the Pythagorean Theorem to solve their problems.
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Get a Line on Integers
Students explore number sense by completing math function problems in class. In this integers instructional activity, students define integers and practice plotting them on a number line. Students utilize math functions such as addition...
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Fractals and the Chaos Game
Students explore the concept of fractals. In this fractals lesson plan, students play the "Chaos Game" via an applet. Students place dots on the screen to recognize that they have created Sierpinski's Triangle.
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An Introduction to Functions
Learners investigate the growth and decay of an exponential function. In this algebra activity, students apply properties of exponent solve problems. They identify any patterns they see in the graphs.
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Sectors of Pizza
Young scholars identify the properties of a circle. In this geometry activity, students relate properties of diameter to sections of a pizza. They calculate the measure of an arc and missing angles.