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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Mathline: Bead Dazzling (Proportional Reasoning) [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A comprehensive lesson plan on algebraic thinking where students create and identify patterns using proportional reasoning. Research based, this lesson plan includes technology connections, items for discussion, and extension activities.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Mathline Lesson: Mix It Up [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A lesson based on the story, "Oliver's Fruit Salad," where young scholars explore the concept of proportional reasoning through modeling, student sharing, and questioning. A great introductory lesson for this concept that is sure to...
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Earth Day: What We Do Adds Up

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore averages and rates of change and apply to calculate the cumulative effect of garbage thrown out by people over time. Use population data from the U.S. Bureau of Census to estimate how much garbage your county threw away during...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Equations That Describe Patterns

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize and find numerical patterns by finding a rule
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Staggered Races 1: Varying the ?B? In Y=mx+b

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The primary focus in this activity is on parallel lines and equivalent equations. In Activity 1 and Activity 2, the class collectively will create a system of parallel and coinciding lines. It is important to focus on parallel lines...
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BBC

Bbc: Solving Equations and Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is where you can pick up some valuable pointers on how to solve equations and inequalities. When you finish working your way through the pages you can take an on-line "Test Bite," and check your understanding.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Games Frogs

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Use this interactive game to improve your knowledge and understanding of patterns and algebra. Can you describe a rule to follow where you make the least moves? Just follow the instructions below it.