Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Graphs of Linear Functions: Line Designs

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Designs from lines are sublime. Scholars create colorful designs by connecting points on an interactive coordinate plane. They answer questions about slope and quadrants based on their designs.
Activity
Education Development Center

Rational Exponents

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
It's rational to root for your class to learn about exponents. Scholars study rational exponents by reading a fictional dialogue between classmates. They analyze the conversation to understand the connection between rational exponents...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Inequality Expressions: Inequality Graph

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Don't let inequalities be a drag. As young mathematicians drag the endpoint of the graph of an inequality in an interactive, the algebraic form of the inequality changes. This helps them see how the graph connects to the inequality.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Intersecting and Parallel Lines

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Sometimes line segments just refuse to meet. Young mathematicians connect houses on an interactive map using line segments. They must then determine whether these line segment pairs are intersecting or parallel.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Linear Equations: Deep Dish Pizza

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Explore the volume of solids with a real-life connection. Learners calculate the volume of a deep-dish slice of pizza to determine its price. They model the slice as a part of a cylinder and create a formula for calculating the cost.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Function Rules for Input-Output Tables: Function Machine 2

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Model function operations using a function machine. An interactive lesson has learners determine the patterns of a double function machine. They use the patterns to write functions and make connections between the inputs and outputs.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Absolute Value: Picket Fence Painting

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Painting a fence can be useful for more than just making your yard look good. A slider interactive has young mathematicians adjust the number of white fence panels. This activity helps in understanding how absolute value equations...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Frequency Polygons: Constructing a Frequency Polygon

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Connect the dots on frequency. Given a distribution table of scores on an assessment, learners create a frequency polygon by moving points on a graph to the correct frequency. The pupils use the display to answer questions about the...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

One-Sided Limit Type: Limit Notation and Graphs

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
A one-sided limit is no less important than a two-sided limit. Young mathematicians use an interactive to match limit notation to graphs. The exercise requires interpreting how one-sided limits connect to features of graphs.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Infinite Limit Type: Asymptotes and End Behavior Question

For Students 11th - Higher Ed Standards
There are an infinite number of reasons to use the resource. Scholars drag vertical and horizontal lines to the graph of a rational function to identify all asymptotes. They investigate the connection between asymptotes and limits to...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Least-Squares Regression

For Students 9th - 12th
Residual plots let you find the perfect line of best fit. As users adjust the points on a scatter plot and a possible line of best fit, the interactive automatically changes the residual plot. This change allows them to see connections...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Parabolas: Invisible Graph

For Students 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Envision the function as the point swings. Given a point connected to another point and a line, pupils trace through an invisible graph. Learners identify the name of the given point and the line and determine the type of conic section...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Area and Volume of Similar Solids: Similar Solids

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Five questions make up an interactive designed to boosts knowledge of area and volume of solid figures. Question types include multiple-choice, true or false, and fill-in-the-blank. A scale model changes measurement to provide a visual...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Global Connections: Internet Research

For Students 5th - 6th
In this geography Internet research worksheet, students find out facts about the capital cities of 12 nations. Students then research facts about Australia, and also find out the country of origin for 4 prominent organizations such as...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Asking for Information

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this asking for information worksheet, students correct mistakes, join phrases, and write an email, all having to do with information. Students correct 8 sentences, connect 10 phrases to make 5 sentences, and write 1 email.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Snapshot of Science

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore physical and chemical changes. In this physical science lesson, 6th graders study vocabulary, discuss the changes they see in the world and look up information on chemical and physical changes. Students create...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Biomass: Potato Power

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars put together a potato battery that powers a digital clock. In this potato battery lesson plan, students learn the connection between energy from biomass and how we can apply it.
Lesson Plan
US Department of Energy

Rate of Coral Growth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Using the provided table of information, middle school marine biologists chart data on a graph to determine the impact of water depth on coral growth in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Then they answer questions that connect the data to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Passport to Africa

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students begin the lesson by reading a novel about the diversity of geography in Africa. They are to create an oral report based on information they research. They also communicate with someone through email about the situation in Africa.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Good Man is Hard to Find

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students, in groups, read and analyze the short story, A Good Man is Hard to Find, by Flannery O'Connor. They present their findings tot he rest of the class and then connect the various themes discussed to outside material, events...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Roots 1: DICT, VENT, DUCT Beginner Synonym or Antonym Word Puzzle

For Students 9th - 12th
Acquaint your class with synonyms, antonyms, and word roots with this vocabulary exercise. For this activity, learners choose one synonym and one antonym for each vocabulary word, using a word bank. Although the connection to word roots...
Interactive
Curated OER

Word Roots 2: FIN, SED, FER Advanced Synonym and Antonym Word Puzzle

For Students 7th - 12th
A quick exercise clarifies antonyms and synonyms and their connection to word roots. Using a word bank, pupils fill in an antonym and a synonym for each of six words. This resource is online and delivers immediate feedback.
Interactive
Curated OER

Word Roots 4: GRAD, MOT, CAD Advanced Match 3

For Students 8th - 12th
Access vocabulary knowledge with this online exercise. For this activity, learners match words to their definitions by choosing a letter from the drop-down menu provided for each word. This series of vocabulary exercises focuses in...
Interactive
Curated OER

Word Roots 3: JUR, CERN, LEG Advanced Puzzle 1, 2, & 3

For Students 8th - 12th
Investigate word roots and build vocabulary with this online resource. Using a word bank, information about Latin roots, and a definition, learners fill in the missing letters in each word. This activity prompts pupils to think about the...