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Topic 5: Running the Business

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore the concept of running a business. In this running a business lesson, students put their plan of action into practice. Students market a product and try to maximize profit.
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Topic 6: Evaluating and Presenting Results

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students construct spreadsheets from raw data. In this spreadsheet construction lesson, students compile data into Microsoft Excel. Students familiarize themselves with entering and presenting data in a spreadsheet.
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The Mandelbrot Set

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the Mandelbrot Set. They are introduced to the concept of a complex number and function in order to motivate the discussion of Julia and Mandelbrot sets. Students investigate fractals and how they are built.
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Review for the Algebra One SOLs

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students review the standards for Algebra I. Using the text, they discover two problems that match each standard and solve them showing all steps on paper. They create a PowerPoint slide for each problem and go through the correct...
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Can Stack

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students are able to find the rule for summing consecutive numbers; identify the pattern of triangular numbers. They then solve the given problem using logic and mathematical reasoning.
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Flow Rates of Faucets and Rivers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students work together to discover the flow rates of faucets and rivers. They relate their results to engineering and applied science concepts. They make predictions on the flow rate of a nearby river in their local community.
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Rows of Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students generate patterns from a structured situation, find a rule for the general term, and express it in words and symbols. They also devise and use problem solving strategies in a systematic way.
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Poppy Meets Pythagoras

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders find connections between numbers in a table; use Pythagoras' theorem in a general algebraic form; and measure accurately from a scale drawing to find a method that might enable the helicopter to land inside a rectangular...
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Slip Slide'n Away

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars analyze the sliding of boxes along a warehouse floor. In this algebra lesson, students connect math and physics by calculating the friction created by the sliding of each box. They develop faster method to move the box,...
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Conjectures and Conclusions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students draw conclusions and make conjectures given a specific scenario. In this geometry lesson, students model real life scenarios using properties of triangles. They model number facts and explain why the outcome is what it is.
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Finding Patterns in Fractals

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discover patterns and sequences. They use a website to explore patterns and fractals. Students share their discovery of fractals and their patterns with the class. They develop a list of patterns used in everyday life.
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Tilted Squares and Right Triangles

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners investigate squares. They generate patterns from structured situations and find a rule for the general term and express it using words and symbols. Students generate patterns from a rule and substitute values and formulas.
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Pendulum Problems

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore how pendulums function.  In this pendulums instructional activity students complete a pendulum lab activity. 
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Modeling With Circular Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore circular functions. They identify the amplitude, period, phase shift and vertical shift of circular functions. Students analyze phenomena described by sine waves and they find mathematical models for transforming images of...
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Perimeters, Patterns, and Conjectures

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discover patterns and write conjectures relating to perimeters and polygons. Working in cooperative learning groups, they use manipulatives and graphic organizers to solve problems then answer a series of questions in which they...
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Alex: The Pattern of Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The middle schoolers will extend the knowledge of algebraic expressions from geometric representations and ultimately graph linear equations with understanding. The students will also develop a better understanding of algebraic...
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Nearpod: Graphing Linear Equations in Standard Form

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson on a standard form, learners explore how to identify and graph a linear equation in standard form.
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Metal: Linear Equations Ii [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The resource is a lesson plan guide that discusses linear equations. Topics include solving simultaneous equations using graphing and algebra, and economic applications.
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Nearpod: Linear Equations & Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson on linear equations and graphs, students will learn how to graph linear equations and create linear equations based upon real-life word problems.
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Student Achievement Partners

Illustrative Mathematics: Equations of Lines [Pdf]

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
In this instructional activity, students are to interpret graphs with equations of lines.
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Nearpod: Pairs of Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
In this lesson plan, students will learn how to solve systems of equations by graphing, substitution, and elimination.
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University of South Florida

Florida Center for Instructional Tech: Walking the Plank

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students use weight to collect data and investigate the linear relationship. This activity uses a graphing calculator.
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Nearpod: Pairs of Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th Standards
In this lesson plan, 8th graders will learn how to solve systems of equations by graphing, substitution, and elimination.
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Introduction to Slope for Middle Years Mathematics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This collection of five middle school math lessons covers the topic of plane geometry, specifically the concept of slope. The first activity introduces learners to plotting points on a Cartesian grid using a Geoboard. Lesson two moves...

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