Curated OER
Chaos and Fractal Applications
Eighth graders identify the different applications of fractals. In this math lesson plan, 8th graders use graphing calculator to solve algorithms. They explain how changing parameters and initial conditions affect the solutions.
Curated OER
Pattern Using Unit Cells
Students explore the pattern of the unit cell. In this science lesson, students color the unit cells on a worksheet and create a pattern using unit cells.
Math Warehouse
Mathway: Distributive Property Quiz
Assess knowledge of the distributive property when taking the quiz.
ProProfs
Proprofs: Distributive Property Quiz
Assess learning with a quiz on the distributive property.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Equivalent Expressions
In this problem, we have to transform expressions using the distributive, commutative and associative properties to decide which expressions are equivalent. Common mistakes are addressed, such as not distributing the 2 correctly. Aligns...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Seeing Is Believing
The purpose of this task is to help students see that 4x(9+2) is four times as big as (9+2). Though this task may seem very simple, it provides students and teachers with a very useful visual for interpreting an expression without...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Connor and Makayla Discuss Multiplication
The purpose of this task is to have students think about the meaning of multiplying a number by a fraction, and use this burgeoning understanding of fraction multiplication to make sense of the commutative property of multiplication in...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.f Introduction to Linear Functions
This task lets students explore the differences between linear and non-linear functions. By contrasting the two, it reinforces the properties of linear functions. Aligns with 8.F.A.3.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Distributive Property Illustrated
This is part of a math forum at Drexel University. A student gets frustrated when asked to solve a problem using the distributive property. Never fear. Dr. Math to the rescue! Illustrations and detailed examples help provide...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Properties of Math
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an introduction and application of three principle properties of mathematics. Students will identify and apply the Identity, Commutative, and Associative Properties of addition and...
Cuemath
Cuemath: Integers
The term "integer" was adapted in Mathematics from the Latin word "integer", which means intact or whole. Integers are very much like whole numbers, but they also include negative numbers. This article explains the properties of integers...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Using Commutativity
Take a look at the commutative property of addition and multiplication and take quiz to assess learning.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Addition Is Commutative
Explore and define the commutative property of addition.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Multiplication Is Associative
This video lesson defines and provides examples of the associative property of multiplication. Students can check their understanding with an assessment.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Throwing You Some Curves: Is Red or Blue Longer?
This a straightforward, but interesting, project in geometry. It is a good first proof to try on your own. You should be able to figure it out by yourself, and you'll gain insight into a basic property of circles.
Government of Alberta
Learn alberta.ca: Mathematics Glossary: Acute Triangle
Get a visual and animated definition of what an acute triangle is, as well as examples of acute angles in the real world. [Requires Java.]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Powers and Their Properties
The learning resource investigates the laws of exponents. Students learn how to apply the power of a power, product of a power, and power of a product rules.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Ranking the Rocks
Student teams assign importance factors, called "desirability points," the rock properties found in the previous lesson/activity in order to mathematically determine the overall best rocks for building caverns within. They learn the...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Geometry 3 D Shapes
Learn about several three-dimensional geometric shapes and the terminology used to describe them. Learn how to calculate their surface area and volume, and explore their mathematical properties.
Rice University
Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Fractals Unit
This site from the Rice University provides a Fractals Unit for Elementary and Middle School Students. Find out what a fractal is and what it looks like. You can value fractals for their visual delight or mathmatical properties. This is...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Identities Tutorial
Understand the meaning of identity using mathematical expressions in this tutorial. Complete the assessment at the end of the video to show understanding of the concept.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: To Scale or Not to Scale? That Is the Factor.
Middle schoolers will learn to solve proportions and find missing sides of similar figures using the scale factor. This activity is best taught before the concept of cross multiplication is developed. Not only will the student learn the...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Exponents Rule
During this instructional activity, eighth grade students will be introduced to the properties of integer exponents (i.e. multiplying powers, dividing powers, raising a power to a power). The students will view a slideshow presentation...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: The Meaning of Multiplication: Mental Calculation
If you are looking for a website that explains and defines the basics of mental multiplication with helpful hints then you have arrived at an excellent resource. There are even practice problems at the very end of the lesson.