Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Calculating the shortest distance between two points

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders find the length of the third side of a right triangle.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pyrotechnics

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners discuss pyrotechnics and what they have noticed about their height and speed. They think about the path which fireworks follow which is a parabola. They follow multiplication patterns to determine the Zero Product Property and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Escape! Survival of the Fittest Grasshopper

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, in groups, design a paperclip grasshopper. They determine its ability to survive a prey by jumping high, far, or with a distracting behavior.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Diagonal Lengths

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students collect, organize, and analyze data while studying the Pythagorean Theorem, measure length and width of several rectangular objects, and compare the measured results to the calculated results.
Lesson Plan
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Around and Around We Go

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discover that a polygon is a closed figure formed by line segments, and that the perimeter of a polygon is the sum of the lengths of its sides. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain lots of practice with...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Central Tendencies and Normal Distribution Curve

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are given data (class test scores) to determine central tendencies, and find information needed to construct a normal distribution curve. They become proficient in calculating mode, median and average.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Which Is the Better Car Deal?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate whether it is more economically sound to take a low financing rate or rebate when purchasing a car.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Base 3

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate this problem that aims to give a better idea of our decimal system by looking at a comparable system - the base 3 system. By seeing how base 3 numbers work students should have a better appreciation of base 10...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My Son is Naughty

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students find factors of numbers; work systematically; and use logic to explain away certain possible number combinations. They then devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically.
Interactive
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Quadratic equations

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations.  The interactive lesson contains explanation and worked examples with five practice problems.  Answers are not included. 
Interactive
Curated OER

Discriminant and Quadratics

For Students 10th - 12th
For this quadratic equation, students find the discriminant using the formula given and identify how many solutions a quadratic function will have. There are 3 problems with answers and examples.
Interactive
Curated OER

Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students investigate the various methods that can be used to solve quadratic equations.  The one page interactive worksheet contains instruction, worked examples and five practice...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Quadratic Equations

For Students 11th
For this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations.  The six page worksheet contains instruction on topic, worked examples and five practice problems.  Answers are not...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Schoolyard Bird Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students observe and count bird sightings around their schoolyard throughout the school year.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pi Day (March 14)

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders determine the value of ? by measuring the circumference and diameter of circular objects such as soup cans, Oreo cookies, etc..
Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Square Roots (Object Interactive)

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Explore a set of perfect squares, as well as their square roots using this highly interactive math resource. In addition, students will get to look at estimates of the square roots of non-perfect squares. Printable activities, solutions,...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Squares and Square Roots

For Students 9th - 10th
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of squares and square roots. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Estimating Square Roots

For Students 9th - 10th
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of estimating square roots. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 3 Square Roots

For Students 9th - 10th
Use Glencoe's Math Course 3 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of square roots. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the "Check It"...
Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Square Roots Video

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This video illustrates the concepts of square roots, slope, and the Pythagorean Theorem as they are used in designing and constructing skate park rails, ramps, and pipes. An interactive activity is also included where students are able...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Use Square Roots to Solve Quadratic Equations

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use square roots to solve quadratic equations.
Activity
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Square Roots & Other Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This University of Saskatchewan site provides general information about square roots and other forms of radical equations.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Estimating Square Roots

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of estimating square roots.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Approximating Square Roots

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Practice finding the approximate value of square roots by thinking about perfect squares. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.