Curated OER
What is Taxed and Why
Young scholars are exposed to the need for federal, state and local governments to tax constituents to provide goods and services for their residents. They identify the different kinds of taxes and give examples of the goods and services...
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Rubber Band
Eighth graders investigate what would happen to the length of a rubber band as more and more rings were hung on it. They base their explanation on what they observed, and as they develop cognitive skills, they should be able to...
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Porosity and Permeability
Students examine the concepts of porosity and permeability. They conduct experiments to determine the porosity and permeability of gravel, sand, and clay. After performing the experiments they collect and graph data, comparing the...
Curated OER
Science Inquiry Lesson: Mapping Project
Students explore the methods of creating maps. They create a map of Animas River Park using a compass and measuring tape, develop a single map from the team map sections, and devise another map of the Animas River Park using a GPS unit.
Curated OER
The Squeeze is On
Students investigate the force of compression and how it acts on structural components through a hands-on group project. They use everyday products such as paper, toothpicks, and tape to construct a structure that will support the...
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Who's Down the Well?
Students identify several sources of contaminants to groundwater. They discuss the movement of possible contaminants through that groundwater from outside sources. They describe how environmental engineers analyze contaminants to...
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Skyscraper Capers
Students discuss skyscrapers and listen as the teacher introduces the project. They use the Internet to perform research on one skyscraper. Students use information they gather to create a brochure of their building . They create an...
Curated OER
Estimating Altitude of Water Cloud Base
Students conduct an experiment to determine dew point and use a formula to detemine altitude. They construct a chart and predict what altitude clouds would form, given the dew point on the ground.
Curated OER
Creating a Thematic Map Using S'COOL Data
Learners observe weather patterns, collect data, and make a weather predictions for various locations on a map.
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Angles: Angles, Angles, Everywhere
Pupils estimate and accurately measure the size of angles communicate with the appropriate geometric terms and symbols to describe and name angles, lines, line segments, rays
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Ask Lois Terms: Distributive Property
So, you don't know what the distributive property is. Never fear, just ask Lois! She knows all about the "Properties." Find this definition and others in this site were kids can email questions about math and get answers. Math terms...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Multiplication and Division : Distributive Property
Just like addition, multiplication has properties too. The distributive property shows that you can write a number sentence in different ways and still get the same result. Students watch an interactive tutorial, explore common mistakes...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Distributive Property With Variables
Factor expressions like 3x-9 by applying the distributive property. (All expressions in this exercise are linear binomials.) Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distributive Property With Variables (Negative Numbers)
In this exercise, students practice applying the distributive property to create an equivalent expression. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
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Chili Math: The Distributive Property of Multiplication Over Addition
The distributive property of multiplication over addition allows us to eliminate the grouping symbol, usually in the form of parenthesis. Illustrates the basic pattern or formula and how to apply it.
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Nearpod: Solving Equations: The Distributive Property
In this lesson on solving equations with the distributive property, 8th graders will learn how to solve equations by combining like terms after using the distributive property.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Find Angles in Triangles
Find missing angle measures using the properties of triangles. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
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Nearpod: Solving Linear Equations in One Variable
In this lesson, 8th graders will learn how to solve linear equations in one variable including equations with one solution, no solution, and infinite solutions.
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Ask Lois Terms: Associative Property
Are you confused about the associative property? Well, just ask Lois. Set up in the "Dear Abbey," format, students can email Lois to get answers to their math questions. Easy to read text, written in "kid friendly" language with...
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.
PBS
Pbs: Equivalent Expressions With the Distributive Property
This animated Math Shorts video explains how the distributive property can help students model and create equivalent expressions. In the accompanying classroom activity, students play a quick game where they identify common factors...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Properties of Exponents Challenge (Integer Exponents)
In this exercise, students practice applying the properties of exponents. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints, watch a video, and try questions repeatedly.
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Nearpod: Exponent Rules: Properties of Integer Exponents
In this lesson on properties of exponents, 8th graders explore the product rule, quotient rule, power rule, zero rule, and one rule related to exponents.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Associative Property of Multiplication
In this exercise, students practice using the associative property of multiplication. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.