Middle schoolers build a working definition of a regular fractal, they measure the concepts of dimensions and scale, they explore the concept of a logarithm and they attempt to solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by...

Students spend one month keeping track of the mileage and gasoline amounts they or their family has used. Information is entered into a spreadsheet to help calculate the average gas prices over time.

Young scholars investigate the concept of using different types of presentations to help solve mathematical problems. They research the use of illustrations to help understand data and its interpretation in a graphing format. Students...

In this problem solving worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different types of word problems. First, they determine the responses to various questions as described. Then, students find the amount of an item needed to complete...

Students investigate the effect human activities have on the environment. In this geography lesson, students compose an article using data analysis about the environment. This article requires some homework assignment.

Students research about cartography and how to be a cartographer. In this math activity, students draw a map of their classroom. They use a robot to explore navigation using a compass rose.

Seventh graders study elapsed time, radioactive decay and half-life.  In this time machine activity students complete several activities and view a presentation. 

Students calculate their carbon footprint. In this environmental technology lesson, students listen to a lecture on climate change. Students brainstorm solutions to reduce environmental impact based on travel options. Students calculate...

The interactive assessment examines ratios, proportions, and percents. Students complete 18 questions created by Glencoe. Hints and solutions are included.

The interactive assessment examines ratios, proportions, and percents. Students complete 14 questions created by Glencoe. Hints and solutions are included.

At the end of this lesson about ratio/proportion, young scholars will be able to recognize and apply ratios and proportions to solve real-life problems and solve for any unknown component.

The interactive assessment examines ratios, proportions, and percents. Students complete 20 questions created by Glencoe. Hints and solutions are included.

This highly interactive resource uses the backdrop of digital photography to explore equivalent forms of 3-term ratios. Printable activities, solutions, and learning strategies are also provided.

Students show comprehension of basic arithmetic skills. The online test assesses scholars on ratios, proportions, and percents.

Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking chapter test to assess your knowledge on ratios, proportions, and percents. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. After completing the test students can click the "Check It" button and...

In this Cyberchase media gallery, learn about ratio and proportion and how to use an algebraic shortcut to solve proportion problems. In the accompanying classroom activity, students play a game called the "Pom-Pom Nose Push," in which...

An interactive simulation that teaches about ratios, proportional reasoning, and unit rate by making predictions and testing proportions while designing a necklace, throwing balloons filled with paint, playing billiards, or shopping for...

Did you know that chefs must know how to use ratios in order to prepare meals? Learn the value of understanding how to write ratios, ratio proportionality, and ratios in lowest terms in this interactive lesson. Based on real world...

The Math Page tutorial explains and defines ratio and proportion and includes this practice section at the end of the lesson.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students what a ratio is and how to use one. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find and reduce ratios. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice problems.

Students use their height and the length of the shadow to determine the height of buildings. A great outdoor activity to learn about proportions and ratios.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students identify proportions by cross multiplying or simplifying ratios. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students write proportions and then solve proportions by using equivalent rates. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...