Curated OER
Selling Price
Students work independently to complete a problem solving activity that involves percent. This lesson is designed to be used as an assessment following a unit on percents. Students are presented with a problem involving a store that is...
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Calculating Range for a Constant Velocity
Students read an explanation from the NASA Web-based "textbook", The Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics, then use the information in combination with data from other Web sites to solve single variable equations for distance (range), time,...
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Properties of Fractals
Students build a working definition of regular fractal, look carefully at the concepts of dimension and scale, and are introduced to logarithms. They solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by trial and error and using...
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"Small Boy and Girl With Jumper," by Akio Takamori
Students examine and analyze the sculpture, "Small Boy and Girl With Jumper," by Akio Takamori. They answer discussion questions, discuss how immigrants make a contribution to their new country, and design and create clay symbols.
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Models of Development
Students examine the main characteristics of models of development. They list the limitations of each model. They compare and contrast the models and explain how they would move a business toward further development.
Curated OER
Properties of Fractals
Students build a working definition of a regular fractal, they measure the concepts of dimensions and scale, they explore the concept of a logarithm and they attempt to solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by trial...
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Job Interview
Eighth graders write a multi paragraphed, expository composition that explanins how one would conduct themself before, during, and after a job interview. In order to be prepared for the interview, 8th graders complete a thesis, have an...
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Pumped Up Gas Prices
Students spend one month keeping track of the mileage and gasoline amounts they or their family has used. Information is entered into a spreadsheet to help calculate the average gas prices over time.
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Likely or Unlikely
Fifth graders are introduced to the concept of probability. Using colored tiles, they pick one out of a bag and determine the probability of pulling out the same color again. To end the instructional activity, they complete the...
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Teaching the Toki Kaku Dako
Students complete various readings and decorating, constructing, and flying a kite. They analyze how the parts of a system to together. Students comprehend the concept of area.
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Coping with Crying/Shaken Baby Syndrome
Students listen as an expert on Shaken Baby syndrome speaks to their class and asks appropriate questions. Using a computerized doll, they discover the meanings behind baby's different crys and demonstrates what happens when a baby has...
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Graphs
Students graph ordered pairs to model the relationship between numbers. After observing the patterns in ordered pairs, they describe the relationship, and create graphs from a data table. Students describe intervals in the graph, and...
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Family Recent Demographic Changes
In this Recent Demographic Changes worksheet, students answer 14 questions in short written responses. Suggested point values are provided.
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MOBILITY, Traveling Lightly: What’s My Footprint?
Young scholars calculate their carbon footprint. In this environmental technology instructional activity, students listen to a lecture on climate change. Young scholars brainstorm solutions to reduce environmental impact based on travel...
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Sea Urchins - Diadema Antillarum
Students investigate oceanography by painting sea life. In this crustacean lesson, students identify sea urchins in our ocean environments and describe the functionality of their spherical-shaped bodies. Students design their own sea...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Graphing Proportional Relationships
Given a proportional relationship, students will be able to graph a set of data from the relationship and interpret the unit rate as the slope of the line.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Chapter Test Using Proportional Reasoning
The mathematics resource consists of an assessment with hints and solutions. Students answer questions that review proportional reasoning.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Identify Proportional Relationships From Graphs
Practice identifying proportional relationships from graphs.
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PBS
Pbs Mathline: Bead Dazzling (Proportional Reasoning) [Pdf]
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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Thinkport Education
Math by Design: Proportional Reasoning [Pdf]
Learners will understand how to use proportional reasoning in measurement problems.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Ratio and Proportional Reasoning: Food Labels
Learn how to use fractions to interpret food labels and make healthy eating choices.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Proportional Relationships
Practice telling whether or not the relationship between two quantities is proportional by reasoning about equivalent ratios. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Identify Proportional Relationships
Practice telling whether or not the relationship between two quantities is proportional by analyzing word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Proportion Playground
An interactive simulation that teaches about ratios, proportional reasoning, and unit rate by making predictions and testing proportions while designing a necklace, throwing balloons filled with paint, playing billiards, or shopping for...