Curated OER
Coal and The Kentucky Economy
Learners read about and study what an economy is. Students then answer questions that require them to define what an economy is and list the components of a healthy economy. Learners also list two ways that coal helps the Kentucky...
Curated OER
Theoretically Speaking
Students define probability. They determine outcome from a given situation based on simple probability. Students create experimental data using a coin and a number cube. They write how theoretical and experimental probability are different.
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How Much Water Does A Tree Transpire In A Day
Young scholars engage in a instructional activity of investigating the amount of water that is transpired in a one day cycle. They conduct research to find the purpose of transpiration and find information to explain the value to a plant...
Curated OER
Dental Health: Cavities
In this dental care learning exercise, students read five paragraphs about dental health and cavities. Students then answer several questions about the text.
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Recycling Paper
Students recycle old paper into new. In this sustainability instructional activity, students take old newspaper and recycle it into new paper.
Curated OER
Eating for Your Future
Students brainstorm ways to live healthy. In this health science lesson plan, students recipes that are healthy and appealing. They compile all recipes and develop a class cookbook.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Outsourcing on the Increase
In this English worksheet, students read "Outsourcing on the Increase," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Volcanoes: Mount Vesuvius
Students explain how volcanoes form. In this earth science activity, students identify the different types of volcanoes. They create brochures about Mt. Vesuvius before and after the eruption.
Curated OER
A Solution for Moles
Students calculate the concentration of different solutions. In this chemistry lesson, students explain what a solution is. They explain ways to change the concentration of a solution.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Percents 2
Twenty-eight problems present a variety of percent topics: percents as fractions, improper, and mixed numbers, percents as decimals, simple interest, and percent of increase/decrease. They are given with each step to the solution...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Percents 1
Twenty-five problems present a variety of percent topics: percents as fractions, improper, and mixed numbers, percents as decimals, simple interest, and percent of increase/decrease. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Percent as a Means to Compare Fractions
In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad uses fractions and percents to compare the contest results of the Squitters, little creatures who love to jump.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Percent
Explore percents with this easy reference guide. Learn how to convert fractions to percents and percents to fractions. Try the sliding bar to see how a percentage is calculated. Detailed explanations and examples are included.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Converting Between Decimals, Fractions, and Percents
Scroll down to just below the middle of the lesson for an in-depth lesson on converting fractions to percents. Works through numerous examples step by step and shows what happens when the "decimal expansion" doesn't end when converting.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: Percent of a Number
This Math Page tutorial explains how to find the percent of a number and features a practice to check comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Fractions as Percents Grade 7
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Write fractions as percents by using proportions and equal ratios.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Fraction Equivalents
Explore fractions and the decimal and percent equivalents with this interactive lesson.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Convert Percent to Fraction
Learn how to convert percents to fractions by following simple steps and viewing several examples.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Percent of a Number Grade 7
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the percent of a number using fraction multiplication.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Converting Percents & Fractions
Practice writing percents as fractions and fractions as percents. For example, convert 30% to a simplified fraction. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
PBS
Pbs: The Lowdown: Percents Defined
Learn how to calculate percent as a rate per 100 in this video from KQED. In the accompanying classroom activity, students model percent with a 10 x 10 grid. After watching the video, they create a design or picture on a 10 x 10 grid,...
PBS
Pbs: Explore the Relationship Among Fractions, Decimal Notation, and Percents
In this Cyberchase media gallery, a series of videos explores the relationships among fractions, decimals, and percents, which can be used to represent the same values in different ways. In the accompanying classroom activity, students...
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Percents
Converting percents to and from decimals and fractions is demonstrated in detailed examples. Once the concept is understood, you can use it to solve equations that contain percents.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Converting a Percent to a Fraction
This tutorial describes how to convert a percent to a fraction and features practice exercises and and games.