Charleston School District
Identifying Irrational Numbers
These numbers have some personality! Are they rational or irrational? The lesson examines the definitions of rational and irrational numbers and shows examples of how to identify them.
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Extreme Elevations
Seventh graders use highest and lowest points of land elevation around the world to find the differences. Sea level is zero, so students be operating with positive and negative numbers. After students find the information on the...
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Multiplying Integers
Seventh and eighth graders solve math problems where they multiply positive and negative integers. In this multiplication lesson plan, learners use slate boards to complete problems. The step-by-step plan tells you what to write and say...
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Sea Ice: Unscrambling the Egg Code
Young scholars determine sea ice thickness, concentration, and floe size by reading egg codes. In this sea ice conditions lesson, students color code a map based on prescribed criteria and use the maps to identify changes in sea ice...
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Hollywood's Top Ten
Young scholars gather data on top 10 highest grossing movies, and make a bar graph and a pictogram.
Oregon Department of Education
Building Number Sense
It's never too early to begin a child's math education. This collection of fun hands-on activities engage youngsters in building their number sense as they learn how to count objects, identify numerals, compare amounts, and much more.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Saxon Math: Algebra 2 (Section 1)
This first of twelve algebra 2 resources provides a broad review of many algebra 1 concepts through a number of separable lessons and labs. Starting with the real number system and its subsystems, the sections quickly but thoroughly move...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Unit 8 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 6)
Additive inverse, expression, and irrational numbers are a few terms you'll find when you use a set of 22 flashcards designed to reinforce math vocabulary. The set includes two types of cards; a bold-faced word card, and a corresponding...
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Christmas Presents
Seventh graders create a graph of their Christmas gifts. They develop categories, compute fractional and decimal parts for each category, identify the number of degrees to represent each fractional part, and create a circle graph to...
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Sea Ice: Cracking the Egg Code
Students study the egg code to learn about sea ice. In this sea ice instructional activity, students discuss and view a diagram to learn about the egg code when describing sea ice and its thickness. Students work in groups to play a game...
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Earthquakes
Eighth graders demonstrate the mathematical components of a scientific problem as well as illustrate how real world problems can be solved using math. They demonstrate math skills such as rate calculation, graphing, and linear equations.
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Square Roots and Real Numbers
In this square roots and real numbers instructional activity, 9th graders solve and complete 12 different problems that include types of numbers. First, they find each square root, rounding to the nearest hundredth. Then, students...
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The Number System
Review complex numbers, real numbers, irrational and rational numbers, integers, and whole numbers with math students. Use this guide as a reference sheet or handout.
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Rational, Irrational and Square Roots
Students identify rational and irrational numbers and their use in mathematical functions. Through demonstration, students discover the difference between rational and irrational numbers and their use. Using estimation skills students...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Watch That Plant Grow
Middle schoolers examine the growth of marigolds in a greenhouse environment. They chart data in spreadsheets showing plant growth over time and under a number of conditions. They record measures of plant height and greenhouse temperature.
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Rational, Irrational and Square Roots
Seventh graders identify rational and irrational numbers and then, estimate the square root of numbers that are not perfect squares. They then identify what the radical is and differentiate between that and a division symbol clearly....
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Budget Finances
Young scholars role play the role of a recent graduate of high school living on their own. Using play money, they are given one month's salary and they discover they own their own house or apartment and owe money on a car loan. They...
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Mechanical Science - Small Engine Operation
Students experiment with two- and four-stroke engines. They conduct experiments to determine how atmospheric pressure affects the engine's running capability. Further tests are conducted to asses proper llubrication and its affects on...
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Differentiate Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
Students examine the differences between elements, compounds and mixtures. Using diagrams, they compare and contrast atoms and molecules and describe various chemical reactions. They distinguish the differences between ionic and...
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Number Theory and Fractions Vocabulary Crossword
In this math crossword, learners use a set of clues and 15 words about number theory and fractions to complete a crossword puzzle. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Number Theory and Fractions Vocabulary
In this fractions vocabulary worksheet, students match a set of 15 number theory and fraction vocabulary words with their definitions. Answers are included on page 2.
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Number Subsets: Winning the Number Game
Eighth graders review their examineing about numbers and number systems through playing the Number Game. They create a list of numbers and based upon the characteristics and properties of the numbers they earn points.
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Perform Accounting Functions
Students practice performing various accounting functions. Given analysis records, they prepare cost and revenue analysis based on specific criteria. They complete handouts and review their answers as a class. They also discuss the...
