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Middle school algebra simulation pdfs
Line of Best Fit and Scatterplots
Who doesn't love a good mystery?!!!! In this engaging students use a real life scenario to apply scatterplot data of shoe size and height and the line of best fit to capture the correct suspect. This product has lots of great reviews! Many middle school math teachers state this was a great way to review the concept of line of best fit and scatterplots. Aligned to CCSSM8.SP.A.2 and CCSSM8.SP.A.3This activity is also available in a bundle at a discounted rate:Scatterplots and Line of Best
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7th - 9th
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Additive Inverse and Integers Discovery Lab 7.NS.A.1
Students will get a great introduction to additive inverse and integers on a number line. Using a work mat and integer models students will make predictions and model additive inverse and positive and negative integers. Using this discovery lab, or inquiry activity, to start the unit helps students understand this concept in a deeper and richer way.
Supports 7th Grade standards: CCSS 7.NS.A.1 and TEKS 6.3D and TEKS 7.3B
Included in this 9 page download is:
-Teacher directions and tips
-2 page
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â 7th Grade Number Systems Activity Bundle
Investigating the Spread of a Viral Outbreak
Students in grades 5 - 9 model the spread of an infectious disease under the entertaining theme of a zombie outbreak. One student unknowingly is patient zero and students simulate the spread of an airborne illness. This highly engaging activity covers health topics, nature of science, and math skills as students graph data in a line plot. Higher level students can be challenged to find the function of the exponential growth of the outbreak.
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6th - 9th
Scatterplots and Line of Best Fit
This engaging activity allows students to apply their knowledge of slope, scatterplot data, and line of best fit to figure out how tall Sasquatch is. Taking the role of engineers, students use a foot print of sasquatch to approximate his height which is needed to construct a trap. An engaging newspaper article sets the scene of the recent Sasquatch sightings at the local park. This activity is also available in a bundle at a discounted rate:Scatterplots and Line of Best Fit BundleAligned to C
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Line of Best Fit and Scatterplots: The Bundle
Order of Operations & Coordinate Plane Activity Escape Challenge Game
Looking for an engaging way to practice Order of Operations and Coordinate Plane Graphing? Upper elementary students LOVE escape room games! This activity includes 3 levels of challenge for the ALL fifth grade Operations and Algebraic Thinking standards. This allows you to effortlessly differentiate your instruction AND allows students at all levels to be successful! They are the perfect complement to your guided math workshop.Students will push themselves to solve challenging word problems and
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4th - 6th
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Scatter Plots Lesson - Discovery Lab
A great lesson to introduce scatter plots is by having your students participate in a discovery lab. They will get to see the topic and discover it on their own in an engaging collaborative activity.
This resource includes:
-Background Building Activity
-A Discovery Activity
-Reflections Section
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Scatter Plots Activity Bundle
Approximating Irrational Numbers Discovery Lab
This lesson provides students with a great introduction to approximating irrational numbers on a number line in a engaging way.
Supports CCSS 8.NS.A.2 and TEKS 8.2B
Using plastic or paper tiles students will make predictions and model squares roots, and draw conclusions. Included in this 63 page download is:
-Teacher directions and tips
-Presentation for teachers to use in introducing the activity to students and guiding them through the beginning of the lab.
-2 pages for students to record t
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Approximating Irrational Numbers Activity Bundle
Linear Systems Of Equations Candy Lab
Linear Systems of Equations Candy LabThis hands-on lab provides an opportunity to connect with a mathematical concept in a meaningful way. Students will work together to model real life system of equations in order to discover how many candies are sealed in their bags. You can utilize this printable as a summative experience for the end of your unit on Systems of Equations.This resource includes:· PDF printable Benefits of this resource:Students will learn about Systems of EquationsStudents see
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8th - 10th
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8th Grade Map Out A Town Writing Linear Equations Project (End of Year Activity)
Writing Linear Equations Project8th Grade Math - Map Out A TownMy collection of Add-Ons include activities to enhance your classroom. They are the perfect way to both enrich and remediate the math concepts taught while also incorporating collaboration. This project is absolutely perfect for the end of the year. It is engaging and let's each student explore the career of Urban Planning. Check out my entire shop to make your life easier! We all know that teachers work way too hard, so treat yourse
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7th - 9th
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Predicting Population Size Lab Activity - New and Improved!
Egg Ecology is a great way to bring some math into your biology class.
In this lesson, students get to use the capture and recapture method on a population of wild plastic eggs that have been dispersed through the classroom habitat.
This lesson is perfect for:
1. Learning about population ecology
2. Seeing how mathematical models can be applied to real-life biology problems.
3. Testing a mathematical model to see how reliable it is
4. Discussing assumptions and limitations of mathematical mod
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7th - 12th
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Simple vs. Compound Interest Investment Project
Bring some real world experience to your classroom with this project that turns your students into investment advisors working for clients to reach a 10 year financial goal. Students must choose from a selection of simple and compound investments to develop a sequence of investments that will maximize client growth or return on investment.
I award bonus points for students who can not only meet the client's goal but also earn 51% growth or higher.
I detail the lesson plan in my video but he
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8th - 11th
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You've Been Fired Simulation (Equations and Financial Literacy)
Includes: Checklist with Instructions, Career Survey, Budgeting Sheet. This is a project designed for 7th -12th grade. This project will challenge students to use their math knowledge to solve real-world problems and gain perspective about economic responsibilities. It involves career planning, budgeting per month, and dealing with adversity in adult life.
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7th - 11th
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Create Your Own Business Simulation
This is a math-centered financial literacy project designed for 7th-10th grade. It challenges students to create their own businesses, as well as manage the finances that come along with self-employment! Students will create equations using real-life situations and will learn basic economic vocabulary along the way. They will be tasked to use graphic design to build their brand as well. This project includes a checklist(directions), an expenses page, a guided page to calculate profits, a rubric,
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7th - 11th
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Create Your Own Video Game Simulation
This simulation challenges students to experience the financial side of creating a video game firsthand. They will use secondary math skills and learn basic economic vocabulary along the way. This is a very details and regimented simulation that should take between 2-3 class periods.
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7th - 10th
Winter Olympics - Random Number Simulation with Experimental Probability!
This is a collaborative learning activity where students will apply Random Number Simulation to see if their country will receive a medal in the next 10 Olympics!
Students will enhance their technology skills while researching past Olympic wins and losses for certain events. After compiling the existing results, students will run a simulation to gather data about the future Olympics.
Once they have gathered the data, they will find the experimental probability for different outcomes.
This is
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6th - 9th
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Buying a Car - Finance with Simple Interest
Taking out a loan for a car can be confusing. Students will help Kelly-Ann calculate tax, own payment, simple interest, and monthly loan payments. They will determine how much money will be needed the day of purchase and what different finance options will do to her monthly payments. There are 3 different options for 2 cars (6 total) for students to calculate loan repayments at rates and down payment needs and then they will finish up by comparing and deciding which option fits in Kelly-Ann's
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8th - 11th
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Exponential Growth and Decay Real Life Applications
Exponential Growth and Decay Real Life Applications Activity Using the TI-84 Graphing Calculator in Algebra 1 Common CoreDo your students need practice with exponential growth and decay real life scenarios? Then this is the resource for you! In this resource you will find a real life scenario using M & M's or skittles if you prefer!Students will use the TI 84 Graphing Calculator, utilizing the statistics function (STATS) to write an exponential regression equation (ExpReg:0)! Students will n
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8th - 10th
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Calculating Credit Car Interest 3 Ways
Calculating interest on credit card purchases can be overwhelming, especially for students who are new to managing finances. This activity provides an opportunity for students to explore the different ways interest can be calculated on a credit card balance. By reviewing daily balances for a month and calculating interest for the same balances using daily, daily average and previous balance methods, students can gain a better understanding of how interest is calculated for credit card purchases.
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8th - 11th
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Exponential Decay
This engaging activity helps students visualize the concept of exponential decay. Through a zombie apocalypse simulation, students collect and record data. The data is then graphed and compared to linear data. Finally, the equation for exponential decay is shared and students are given a some real life scenarios to apply the formula and concept to.
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8th - 10th
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Save the Hikers (Grades 6-9) Pre-Algebra to Algebra
This lesson activity is an educational game that teaches:
1) How using the distance formula is important in a very real life situation and,
2) How to optimize a network of path from the inside of a triangle to its vertices.
2 Versions of the game are provided. One for students just learning to use the distance formula and the second for student's who wish to cooperate and find the shortest distance between 4 points.
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6th - 10th
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Using Variables in Math- Special Education
This activity is designed for the visual needs of special education students. The pictures relate to Georgia but can be used in other states. There are pictures, numbers, word problems, and 3 leveled worksheets Low, Medium, High. We use this in centers, as whole group, small group etc. The concept is using variables in math at its most simplistic level. This an editable powerpoint.
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2nd - 8th
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Systems of Equations: Finding Buried Treasure with Solutions
This engaging activity gives students the opportunity to practice graphing and solving systems of equations in a fun way. Students work to find 3 "buried treasures" based on information they are given about people walking or riding to meet at the buried treasure location. Graphing lines, writing equations for lines, and finding solutions to systems of equations are all skills they will practice with this activity. Answer keys included.
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Grades:
7th - 9th
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Vertical Motion Exploration Math Lab - Discovering through Inquiry
Do you have those students that always ask about how this relates to real life? This math lab is the solution. Students will work through an experiment just like they would in science class to discover through self-inquiry that vertical motion is best represented with parabolas and quadratic functions. The experiment allows students to discover this phenomena through inquiry and data collection. After collecting data, students will have their "a-ha" moment. Students will quickly be able to
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Skyping with the Math Properties
Students will need to create scripts to "teach" a friend about the properties of math via Skype. Students will have a mock Skyping experience as they read their scripts. Enjoy!
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5th - 7th
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