Curated OER
Food Energy
In this food energy worksheet, students review calories and how calories are determined. Students calculate how much thermal energy it would take to raise certain volumes of water a certain number of degrees. This worksheet has 3 word...
Curated OER
Observations & Chemical Reactions
Young scholars conduct a series of experiments in which they explore chemical reactions. They detect chemical changes by observing how physical properties change when two different chemicals are combined. They list and describe the...
Curated OER
Determining the Density of a Drop of Water-A Graphing Exercise
Students determine the density of 1 drop of water. In this determining density lesson plan, students determine the mass and volume of a drop of water in the lab using appropriate lab techniques and calculate the density of a drop of water.
Curated OER
Using Excel, the Internet, And Word To Create a Spreadsheet, Chart, And Instructions
Students improve data entry in a spreadsheet.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Secret of E. Quation the Great
Want to figure out a magician's secret for a cool balancing trick? Use your algebra knowledge to discover how this magic trick was done.
PBS
Pbs: Piano Tuning and Balancing Equations
Examine how one innovator is working to improve the way concert pianos are designed and tuned. This video focuses on the balance that needs to occur in an ideally tuned piano key and explores how David Stanwood calculated the balance...
Hooda Math
Hooda Math: Balance Scales
Solve simple linear equations using a balance beam. Replicate the given equation by moving the blocks of X and 1 to the sides of the balance scale. Then use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to each side to solve for x.
Other
Nearpod: Addition & Subtraction Equations
In this activity on addition and subtraction equations, 1st graders will learn to identify the equal sign and will practice balancing equations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Filling in the Missing Number to Balance the Equation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video describes how to find the missing number in an equation to keep it balanced. The video is followed by practice problems to assess student understanding of...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Balancing the Equations Numbers to 1000
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to use addition and subtraction to keep an equation balanced by working backwards to determine the missing value. The video is followed by...
PBS
Pbs: Balancing Scales to Solve Equations
Predict the number of blocks you need to equal the weight of one bag and then test your theory. This interactive exercise focuses on using critical thinking skills to add and subtract items on the scales to achieve balance and visual...
PBS
Pbs: Linear Equations in One Variable
Visualize solutions to one variable equations by performing a balancing act. This interactive exercise focuses on linear equations and mathematical reasoning to show how one variable equations need to stay balanced to be solved correctly...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: One Step Multiplication & Division Equations
Based on our understanding of the balance beam model, we know that that to keep a true equation, we always have to do the same thing to both sides of an equation. But how do we know what to do to both sides of the equation? Learn to...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Balance When Adding and Subtracting
An interactive scale shows you how to deal with numbers and variables when solving simple algebraic equations.
BBC
Bbc: Algebra Revision Bite Solving Equations
BBC Schools offers a test review ("revision") of several aspects of solving equations. Content includes solving simple equations, solving equations with brackets, simplifying letters in equations, plus much more. After working through...
Math Slice
Math Slice: Balance Weights
This resource allows students to practice balancing weights where students determine what weight is missing to make things balance. There are ten problems with instant feedback and an opportunity to practice again.
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Introduction to Algebra
An explanation of algebra and equations that emphasizes how easy it is to learn the basics. The concept of balancing equations is looked at in detail. This page can be used by teachers in lesson planning or by students who seem to be...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Algebra: Solving One Step Equations
Students learn how to solve one-step equations. The tutorial explores the algebra concept through notes, examples, and practice exercises.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Introduction to Algebra
How is algebra like solving a puzzle? What is a variable? This simple introduction to algebraic equations offers examples of how to solve for "x" and how to balance equations. Follow a link to a "Simple Algebra Worksheet" when you're...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Introduction to Algebra: Multiplication
How do you solve for a variable that is multiplied by another number in an algebraic equation? Find the answer to this question and see examples showing how to solve other types of algebra "puzzles."
Lesson Tutor
Lesson Tutor: Balancing One Step Equations
The lesson plan provided here gives a step-by-step set of instructions for balancing an equation in order to find the value of the unknown variable. After two examples are worked through, 10 practice problems are given, as well as their...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Basics of Equations
This tutorial from WyzAnt contains a walk-through of the basics of solving algebraic equations. Examples are given and the tutorial ends with an interactive worksheet that contains an answer key.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Introduction to Solving Equations
Sixth graders work with the concept of equality and balance to solve one and two-step algebraic equations.
PBS
Pbs: The Art of Math
Investigate a situation where math plays an important role in art. This video focuses on the equation to calculate the correct weights and distances of the components necessary to balance a mobile. This video was submitted through the...