Curated OER
Wildlife Sampling
Seventh graders discuss water issues and its affect on salmon population. They recreate a sampling river with fish (cheddar) and scoop them to tag them (which means they exchange them for pretzel fish.) They complete a spreadsheet to...
Curated OER
Sloping and Intersecting a Linear Function
Learners examine and discuss typical linear equations, and the difference between a linear and nonlinear equation. They observe examples of linear equations and complete a worksheet.
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Diversity
Eleventh graders research the meaning of diversity and human rights in various countries. In this Social Studies lesson plan, 11th graders reflect on the aspects that can negatively affect First Nations people, then select a country...
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Complexity
Learners perform mathematical operations on complex numbers. After a lecture/demo, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice performing operations on complex numbers.
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Every Breath You Take
Pupils explore the nature of the air we breathe by observing petri dishes that have accumulated particulate matter from the atmosphere. Students make mathematical calculations and inferences about the effect of this matter on breathing....
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"it's All in the Cellar"
Seventh graders examine the process of constructing a site plan map at archaeological sites. They discuss the process of mapping techniques and calculation of percentages, create a plan site map of a cellar at Jamestown, and calculate...
Curated OER
Aldridge Sawmill - The Story in Numbers
Seventh graders practice math skills while becoming familiar with Texas' "Boom & Bust" economy and the natural history of the east Texas Piney Woods. They utilize worksheets and websites imbedded in this plan.
Curated OER
Aldridge Sawmill - The Story in Numbers
Seventh graders view overhead maps of Texas, explore history of Aldrige Sawmill, and practice math skills while becoming familiar with Texas' "Boom & Bust" economy and natural history of east Texas Piney Woods.
Curated OER
What Goes in Must Come Out
Learners monitor their calorie intake and energy expenditure. They keep track of daily data in a journal and assess and adjust their diets as appropriate.
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Molar Ratio
Pupils conduct an experiment in which they react sodium bicarbonate with hydrochloric acid to determine the molar ration between the two reactants. Students must write correct formula and a balanced chemical equation and explain how it...
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Million Dollar Gift
Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on lesson very effectively demonstrates the concept of volume.
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How Cool Is Your Environment?
Students study the formulas for calculating heat energy and how to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit. They apply the formulas on a worksheet.
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Flying with Fractions
Students test their knowledge of the Wright Brothers and their aircraft, and compute ratio of two numbers to determine the ratio between wing span and length of aircraft.
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Weather Plots
Students investigate the relationship between temperature and humidity. The graphs of weather data gathered and plotted for for an assigned period of time are analyzed and the interpretations shared with the class.
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Changing the Water in the Aquarium
Students discover the importance and how to change the water in an aquarium. As a class, they review the types of impurities that are found in water and discuss how to keep the tank as clean as possible. They develop a water change...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Percent Proportion
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of the percent proportion. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Percent Equation to Find the Base B
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the percent equation to find the base, b in a proportion
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Percent Equation to Find Part A
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the percent equation to find part a of a proportion.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Proportions to Find Part A
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use a proportion to find part a of the percent proportion. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Proportions to Find Percent, P
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use a proportion to find a percent. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice...
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.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes Finding a Percent of a Quantity
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking chapter test to assess your knowledge on how to find a percent of a number. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. After completing the quiz students can click the "Check It" button and...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems Proportions
Practice using your graphing calculator for proportion problems. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.