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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Incredible Integers!

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
There are three parts to this lesson on integers. In the first, learners explore positive and negative numbers on an actual painter's tape number line and by playing a "Hot Seat" game. In part two, they view a BrainPop video and work...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Additive Inverse, or the Opposite of a Number

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This resource would actually be best used as a projection when teaching about additive inverses. The first "page" shows on a number line how 6 and -6 get you to zero. The second supplies an opportunity for viewers to apply the concept to...
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Lesson Plan
Eisenhower Regioanl Consortium for Mathematics and Science Education

Lesson 10: Integer Addition and Subtraction (for the TI-73 only)

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Using a number line on the floor made from masking tape and manipulatives, learners observe a demonstration of the addition and subtraction processes. After completing several worksheets, they solve three-term problems using calculators...
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PPT
Curated OER

Integers - A PowerPoint Presentation

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Math fans review the rules of working with integers. For each basic operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, the rule for working with integers is explained for cases in which the numbers have the same sign as well...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

SPIRIT 2.0 Lesosn: Adding and Subtracting Integers

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Six pages prepare you to introduce your math stars to the addition and subtraction of positive and negative numbers. They drive a robot back and forth on an actual number line to represent the operations. If you don't have access to a...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Battle to the Death: Adding Integers

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Young scholars explore the concept of adding integers.  For this adding integers lesson, students simulate the battle of the 300 spartans at Thermopylae.  Young scholars use colored game pieces to represent positive and negative...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Calendar Fun Operations

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Middle schoolers explore the concept order of operations.  In this order of operations lesson, students make a song about the order of operations in groups.  Middle schoolers practice working problems using order of operations.
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Activity
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Inverse Relationship of Addition & Subtraction

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
There is a great interactive problem set for students to practice the concept of the inverse property. This would be a great review before a unit on solving basic equations.
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Unit Plan
Goodwill

Gcf Global: What Are Negative Numbers?

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Learn all about negative numbers, which are any number less than zero.
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Lesson Plan
OER Commons

Oer Commons: The Effects of Positive & Negative Numbers

For Students 7th Standards
Seventh graders explore what happens to a hot air balloon when they add or remove units of weight or heat. This activity is an informal exploration of addition and subtraction with positive and negative integers.
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Handout
Government of Alberta

Learn alberta.ca: Mathematics Glossary: Additive Inverse

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Mathematics Glossary defines additive inverse and gives several examples to illustrate the concept.
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Activity
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Subtracting Negative and Positive Integers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read through the given information on subtracting negative and positive integers, and try to solve some integer problems.
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Interactive
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Volt Meter

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
As you put the different type of batteries on the volt meter pay attention to the voltage equations in the table. See how positive and negative numbers interact.
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Activity
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Adding Real Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A good refresher of how to perform addition of real numbers. Covers how to add numbers of same sign and of the different sign, and how to find the additive inverse of a number. View several example problems and step-by-step solutions and...
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Lesson Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A good refresher on multiplication and division of real numbers. Covers finding the reciprocal and performing multiplication with positive and negative numbers and zero.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Additive Inverse

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
What is additive inverse? It means "opposite." Find out more about this concept in this detailed definition with examples and links to related terms.
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Interactive
Beacon Learning Center

Beacon Learning Center: Anti Toast

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Students explore positive and negative numbers in this interactive web lesson. Learning exercises are provided for students to practice adding integers.
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Unit Plan
Virtual Nerd

Virtual Nerd: Recognize Opposite Signs of Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Use the number line to recognize the opposite of a number.
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Website
Other

Math Bugs Me: Add Subtract Integers

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This website provides students tips on how to add integers using absolute value and by introducing them to a pattern.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.ns Distances on the Number Line 2

For Teachers 7th Standards
For this lesson, 7th graders add and subtract rational numbers on a number line.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.ns Operations on the Number Line

For Teachers 7th Standards
A number line is shown below. The numbers $0$ and $1$ are marked on the line, as are two other numbers $a$ and $b$. Aligns with 7.NS.A.1.
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Interactive
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Number: Add and Subtract With Integers

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Add and subtract positive and negative numbers.
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Interactive
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Number: Use Negative Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Test your knowledge of positive and negative numbers.
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Interactive
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Number: Addition and Subtraction

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Add and subtract positive and negative numbers.