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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Modeling an Invasive Species Population

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Context makes everything better! Groups use real data to create models and make predictions. Classmates compare an exponential model to a linear model, then consider the real-life implications. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Sum of Our Integer Intelligences

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young mathematicians explore integers. They review adding integers through engaging in mathematical labs. Each lab station is designed to reflect one of the multiple intelligences. Resources for all activities are provided.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Joining Two Midpoints of Sides of a Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Without ever using the actual term, this exercise has the learner develop the key properties of the midsegment of a triangle. This task leads the class to discover a proof of similar triangles using the properties of parallel lines cut...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 8th Standards
What does similarity have to do with the Pythagorean Theorem? The activity steps through the proof of the Pythagorean Theorem by using similar triangles. Next, the teacher leads a discussion of the proof and follows it by an animated...
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Interactive
Desmos

Desmos Graphing Calculator

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
They say a graph is worth a thousand points. The interactive allows users to graph a wide variety of functions and equations. Using the included keyboard or typing directly into the list, learners determine the graph of a function....
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Assessment
Concord Consortium

Three Circles

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Round and round and round we go. Given a diagram of three circles, two of which share a point with the third circle, learners identify the radius of each circle. Doing so requires setting up and solving a system of equations based on the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Time Travel, Black Holes, and Relativity

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read the novel, The Time Machine, and compare H.G. Well's perceptions of the future with those presented in The Third Wave, by Alvin Toffler. They research current scientific and mathematical theories that relate to space and time.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Moving Straight Ahead

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze the relationship between speed, time and distance. In this math lesson, students plan a school trip. Students determine the efficiency and cost effectiveness of a trip.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Wind Through Your Socks

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students collect and graph data. In this algebra lesson, students investigate speed and distance and their application in the real world. They relate concepts of algebra and geometry as it relates to distance, vectors and speed.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Linear Functions

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the concept of a function in relationship to how it is used. The concept is essential for the future study of Algebra. They apply the use of patterns with its relationship to functions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ladybug Adventures

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students solve problems using mathematical skills. For this math lesson, the students use math concepts, to design a virtual path for a ladybug. The students will reinforce their skills in algebra and geometry concepts.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Polar Coordinates Game

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra game, students pair off to plot polar coordinates on a circular graph. They attempt to hit each other by guessing their opponents location on the graph. This is a great way to reinforce the concept of polar coordinates....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Ordered Pairs

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the concept of ordered pairs as found in Algebra. They are introduced to the data set that corresponds to the coordinate system. Also students practice the graphing the ordered pairs using the x and y axis.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Writing Inequalities

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the concept of an inequality. They begin the lesson by covering relevant vocabulary. They write an inequality for each word problem given. Then they translate problems from words to algebraic inequalities.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Math with Sale Papers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders estimate their results and then prove through calculations. In this math lesson, 5th graders solve problems using multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. They also use mental math to solve their problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Functions with CAS

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Your mathematicians will examine several conjectures regarding even and odd functions and investigate a formal proof of the conjectures using CAS. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Quadratic and Linear Functions

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders review and apply the basic concepts for solving linear and quadratic equation. The one page worksheet contains twelve problems. Solutions are not provided. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Writing Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students write linear equations. For this algebra lesson, students are given information and asked to write an equation. They solve real world problems apply concepts of linear equations.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Two Terrains

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars compare two cell phone providers and relate those concepts to motion. In this algebra lesson, students identify the unknown in a problem using variables. They calculate the velocity, motion and displacement of different...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What's Your Story

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students rewrite word problems using equations. In this algebra lesson, students relate the concept of equations and symbols to the real world. They graph their solutions on a graph and analyze it.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Exponents

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students solve problems dealing with exponents. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve problems using interactive online problems. They create visuals and gain a better understanding of the concepts.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Weight No More

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students relate the concept of gravity to math. In this algebra instructional activity, students define scientific terminology relative to gravity, weight and centripetal force. They measure the different dimensions of a cylinder as they...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Fractal Geometry of Nature

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners identify patterns found in nature. In this algebra lesson, students model situation in nature using fractals. They investigate biological geometric structures and draw conclusion based on geometric concepts.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math Games

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students play games as they review math concepts on grids. For this algebra lesson, students review quadrants and other parts of a coordinate system as they play a game. They must finish a word problem by making their final answer forty.

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