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Middle school algebra cultural activities
One Step Equations with Addition and Subtraction Fact Finder
Engage your students with a Fact Finder worksheet today! Your students will learn fun facts about the Eiffel Tower while they practice solving one step equations using addition or subtraction in this fun worksheet.This Fact Finder includes 11 problems requiring students to solve one step equations involving only addition or subtraction. The answers are all positive whole numbers, so this is a good beginning level worksheet.Be sure to come back and rate this product to claim your TpT credits!If
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Fact Finder Math Bundle
Black History Math Stations Activity
Black History - Math Stations - Ratios/ Rates/ ProportionsIn this activity, your students will be learning about courageous Black figures from history, while also practicing ratios, rates, and proportions! On each station cards, they will learn a little bit about the figure on the card, and also have to solve a problem related to the situation on the card. It is a great way integrate important parts of our nation’s history into our math classes! Students can rotate through the stations you have
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Ratio Recipe Final Project Handout
This is a great end of unit project for rates, ratios and proportions. The student facing introduction is as follows; "You have found your favorite recipe for a dessert or appetizer and want to bring it to a class party. The problem is your recipe doesn’t serve enough people. Use proportions to increase the recipe to serve all the people needed. Make 1 serving per person. We have 15 people we need to serve."There are multiple parts to this project, including creating a brochure for their new con
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5th - 12th
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Mandala Templates – Design a mandala pattern – FLOWERS in the centre
A creative piece of art work that requires students to design their own repetitive patterns in the grids around the circle. There are 3 circles around the image in the centre. Each circle is divided into 32 spaces (marked with a light grey line) which helps your students to keep their pattern size/shape consistent. These lines are barely noticeable once colour is added.
1. Select a template.
2. Use the ‘pattern plan’ template to draw 3 different patterns and to decide on your colour scheme.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Two-Step Equation Black History Month Math Activity Mini-Bundle
1) Two-Step Equations - Michael Jackson (Black History Month)This is a fun math activity where students can practice solving two step equations while learning about one of the most influential people in the music industry, Michael Jackson. Great activitiy to do in February for Black History Month.There are two separate worksheets which can be either printed front and back or stapled together (which I think is the easier way). Students will solve equations on one worksheet, then write the number
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6th - 8th
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Credit Card Analysis with Exponential Functions
This activity allows students to analyze credit cards and interest rates. This challenging task gives students a glimpse into how credit card companies promote different cards and use interest to make money. The task focuses on one central idea -- Christian wants to apply for a credit card to buy a $600 watch. Students compare two different credit card options with different APRs:Capital OneDiscover, which has the added bonus of 6 months without interest!Students are asked to:Calculate balances
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8th - 12th
Muhammad Ali Pixel Art- Two-Step Equations
This Muhammad Ali Pixel Art activity is a great way to celebrate Black History Month and integrate discussions on character building in your math class. The activity contains 15 two-step equation math problems. Correct answers will turn blue and reveal a part of a mystery picture. The incorrect answers will appear in red. Students will love the instant feedback! Teachers will enjoy the time they save from this self-grading activity. A printable work page with the problems are included so that st
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7th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Pixel Art- Two-Step Inequalities
This MLK Pixel Art activity is a great way to integrate history and issues relating to social justice into your math class! The activity contains 15 two-step inequality math problems. It will turn correct answers blue and reveal a part of a mystery picture. The incorrect answers will appear in red. Students will love the instant feedback! Teachers will enjoy the time they save from this self-grading activity. A printable work page with the problems are included so that students can show their wo
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7th
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Restaurant Menu: Addition and Evaluation of Algebraic Expressions
This is a fun way in adding and evaluating expressions by using a restaurant menu. The menu has Chinese foods with prices in algebraic form. Students will do the worksheet by finding the price of the menu in algebraic form and evaluating it. Students will also work with a partner by playing the role of a waiter/waitress and getting order from the customer. Students can switch roles.
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7th - 8th
Black History Month - Solving Linear Equations & Systems
In celebration of Black History Month...This is a fun trivia activity on Google Slides [with PearDeck add-ons!] that allows students to practice: 1. solving linear equations in one variable2. solving systems of linear equations in two variables, using the substitution method or the elimination method..while learning about the accomplishments of various black athletes! The numerical answer to each equation/system that they solve, is the answer that goes in the blank of a sentence describing an a
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7th - 9th
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Chicago Neighborhood Graphing Project
This project combines student knowledge of linear inequalities with their pride of representing their neighborhood! Using different neighborhood maps of Chicago, students will create a coordinate plane and plot their house on the map. I used this with my freshmen algebra class and it was overwhelmingly engaging!Regions included:Far North SideNorth SideNorthwest SideCentral ChicagoSouth SideFar Southeast SideFar Southwest SideWest SideRubric included!!!***Template to use with map of your choice**
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7th - 9th
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Distributive Property Fact Finder - The Great Wall of China
Engage your students with this Distributive Property Fact Finder today! Students learn 11 fun facts about The Great Wall while simplifying expressions involving the distributive property. Students simplify the expression, then choose the correct answer choice to fill in missing information for facts about The Great Wall. Students love to learn new facts instead of just "doing math for math's sake" and I find it much easier to remember the answers when they are facts instead of numbers. This make
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Fact Finder Math Bundle
Dimensional Analysis Travel Project
Combine Geography with Math in this travel based activity using dimensional analysis! Students will choose a country to visit, then use a search engine along with dimensional analysis answer questions about that country such as how far away the nearest airport is, how far it is from your hometown to that country, how long and wide the country is, how much their money is worth compared to a U.S. dollar, how long it would take to get there, etc.
This is a great project to wrap up a unit on dimen
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7th - 9th
Christmas Math: "Christmas 2025" Career and Wage Project Using Linear Algebra
As a way to prepare my students for the upcoming final exam and connect them with some college and career plans, I created a project in which they can create a linear equation based on a job they choose from a list of options.
As a hook, students will write about a time they did not get what they want for Christmas. Then they will have the opportunity to describe their ideal Christmas in 2025. I have suggested a life with family, single and traveling, etc. Students will then estimate how much s
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8th - 10th
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SOLVE RADICAL EQUATIONS -COLORING ACTIVITY
Coloring ActivityObjective:Solve radical equations (Square roots and Cube roots)Included:Radical Equations Worksheet Coloring Picture Student Recording WorksheetColored picture -KeyDirections: Make a copy of the Solve Radical Equations Worksheet and the coloring picture for each student. You can copy the coloring picture on back of the worksheet to save paper. Have students show their work on the provided worksheet or their paper or use the blank recording worksheet. Solve each equation; lo
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8th - 11th
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SOLVE SEQUENCES AND SERIES PROBLEMS - Who am I? SOLVE TO FIND CLUES ACTIVITY
Sequences and Series Activity - Who am I? Objectives Covered 1. Find the recursive and explicit formulas of arithmetic and geometric sequences.2. Find the nth term of an arithmetic and a geometric sequence. 3. Find the sum of finite arithmetic and a geometric series 4. Find the sum of an infinite geometric series. The activity gives clues to help students identify the first African American woman to earn a Doctorate in Mathematics. Directions for the teacher 1. Print the task cards and tape
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Fact Finder Math Bundle
Now you can get 7 of my Best-Selling Fact Finder math activities at one great price!Fact Finders are a great way to engage students and bring in other subject areas, too! Students solve math problems to find the answer to questions about famous people, places, and landmarks!This bundle of Fact Finders is geared towards pre-algebra and algebra classes. Topics include :evaluating expressionsdistributive propertysolving inequalitiessale price and percent offgreatest common factor1-step equationsY
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6th - 9th
QUADRATIC EQUATIONS - factor to solve / BLACK HISTORY
SOLVE Quadratic Equations by FACTORING
Black History Month is in February. If you need an activity to highlight the accomplishments of African Americans, consider this math activity.
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring. The letters assigned to each equation will reveal the following quote by Nelson Mandela.
"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world."
Included are 16 equations given in increasingly difficult order. The solutions are expressed as
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: ALGEBRA SKILLS - BLACK HISTORY emphasis
Rate of Change Across the USA
Get ready to travel across the USA during math class! Students are told their beginning location and their final destination for the first three problems, then they get to create their own adventures for the last three problems. The map of the USA is overlaid with a coordinate plane. Students find the coordinate location of each city indicated, then find the slope of their pathway from city to city. Students could calculate the slope using rise over run, or they can use the two points of the two
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Dia de los Muertos - Solving Equations
In this activity, students will solve equations and add images to their skull based on their solution. Activity includes:12 Task Cards: Solving equations with distributive property, variables on both sides, fractions, and negative numbers. Worksheet: Space for students to record their work and add to their Skull Outline Answer KeyTeacher Notes: I have students work in groups of 2-4 and print the task cards for each group. I explain to them that the order in which the task cards are completed do
Grades:
7th - 9th
Diversity Biographies - For use in a Mathematics Classroom
This presentation highlights 12 diverse individuals and makes connections to Math Concepts. A free form is provided in my products for teams to utilize during discussions and to assist with connections. Monthly Themes Include:January - Thyroid Awareness MonthFebruary - Black History MonthMarch - Women's History MonthApril - Autism Awareness Day (April 2nd)May - Asian American Heritage MonthJune - LGBT Pride MonthJuly - International Day of Friendship (July 30th)August - Women's Equality Day (Au
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8th - 12th
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Solving Two Step Equations Worksheet Beyoncé (Women's History Month)
This is a fun activity where middle school math students can practice solving two step equations while learning about American singer and songwriter Beyoncé.Great activity to do in March for Women's History Month.There are two separate worksheets which can be either printed front and back or stapled together (which I think is the easier way).Students will solve equations on one worksheet, then write the number in the blank for the corresponding sentence on the other worksheet.Their answers will
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6th - 8th
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Distribute and Combine Like Terms - Hispanic Heritage Month Puzzle
This worksheet is intended for independent practice, such as homework. An answer key is included. When students complete the puzzle it will reveal the name of a Hispanic American hero. Assignment is ideal for anytime between September 15 and October 15.
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8th - 11th
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Evaluating Expressions Fact Finder
Engage your students with a Fact Finder worksheet today! Your students will learn fun facts about the Statue of Liberty while they practice evaluating expressions in this fun worksheet.This Fact Finder includes 11 problems requiring students to simplify one-step expressions using whole number values. The answers are all positive whole numbers, so this is a good beginning level worksheet.Be sure to come back and rate this product to claim your TpT credits!If there is an issue with the product, pl
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Grades:
6th - 7th
Also included in: Fact Finder Math Bundle
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