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Middle school algebra laboratories for GATE
Pythagorean Theorem Project Pirate Treasure Hunt
Challenge your students to find the treasure by using Pythagorean Theorem to explore the pirate territory. Students follow a scenario of problems to find a treasure buried by Pythagoras. Student tested and approved.✔Included in this resource:• Pirate treasure hunt scenario• Pirate map • Student directions and problems• Directions for extension for student-created treasure hunts• Answer keyMultiple ways to use:- Set up at a math-center with other pythagorean theorem activities- Differentiate by
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8th - 9th
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Also included in: Pythagorean Theorem Bundle for PreAlgebra or Geometry
Laws of Exponents - Tiered Worksheets - For Interactive Notebooks & More
★ Do your students need more practice and to learn all the Exponent Laws? These worksheets are perfect to teach, review, or reinforce Exponent skills! ★ These worksheets cover all 9 laws of Exponents and may be used to glue in interactive notebooks, used as classwork, homework, quizzes, etc. Tips, Instructions, & More are included. See below what is included and feel free to view the preview file.
Perfect for teaching & reviewing the laws and operations of Exponents. For 5th Grade &am
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5th - 11th
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iLogo Slope Activity Graphing Lines Project Based Learning (PBL) with Math
Students will love creating their own custom logo design by graphing linear equations, finding the slope of a line on the coordinate plane, locating the y-intercept, and writing their equations in slope-intercept form. You will love the flexibility of this student driven project. Rigor is high but student engagement is even higher!The purpose of the iLogo Slope Activity Project is to give students an opportunity to use slope in an artistic endeavor that has real-world applications. Every company
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7th - 11th
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Math Enrichment Choice Board Sixth Grade for Ratios Statistics Number System
This resource includes math enrichment choice boards, rubrics, and instructions for every single 6th grade math Common Core State Standard for ratios, proportional relationships, expressions and equations, statistics and probability, geometry, and the number system. These are great for early finishers and students who need enrichment in math. Included in this pack are the math enrichment boards I use for my sixth grade learners who have mastered any of our math concepts and are now ready for a c
Distance Formula Lesson (Discovery Lab)
This is a discovery activity that will guide your students to deriving the distance formula using the Pythagorean Theorem. This is a partner activity that is an introduction before you give notes.
This resource includes:
-Background Building Activity
-A Discovery Activity
-Reflection
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Pythagorean Theorem Activities
Converting Roman Numerals CSI Math Mystery Detective The Roman Invasion
This CSI themed Roman Numeral Conversion activity will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve problems and puzzles. Students narrow down the suspects by completing the activities and marking them off from the suspect list until one person is left. Who is the Roman General?This case includes Roman Numeral Conversion. Answers are includedEnjoy and please remember to follow me by clicking the following link to easily find my latest resources and receive discounts.Click to follow meKiw
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4th - 8th
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Logic Puzzles for Spring
Logic problems are fun for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and challenge. This set of ready-to-use 6 Spring-themed problems are great for your middle school math and secondary math students. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this resource:- 6 Spring-themed logic problems of medium level- Answer Key- Great for math centers, time fillers, or bell-ringers.- Note: the logic puzzles may require more than one review of the clues. Love Logic Puzzles? MUST have logic puzzles sets
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Logic Puzzles Bundle of seasonal logic puzzles for middle school math
Algebra Lab: Quadratics - Using the Vertex Formula with Water Rockets!
Are you the type of teacher who will go that extra mile to get your students involved. Then have I got a lab for you! Build and launch water rockets to help your students connect with quadratics and the vertex formula.
With just a few simple and inexpensive PVC parts from the local home improvement store, and a bicycle pump, you can build yourself a simple and fun water bottle rocket launcher. And the rockets are simple 2-liter soda bottles, but boy do they fly!
See my students launching wa
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7th - 10th
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Experimental Probability Activity (dice lab)
In this activity students work with a partner to roll a pair of dice (many times) and record the sum of the dice in a data collection sheet. Once the data has been collected the students are walked through the process of calculating the experimental probability for each sum and then the theoretical probability for each sum and are asked questions about the differences they find between the values. Students also make a bar graph using the percentages for theoretical probability and can visually s
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7th - 11th
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Logic Puzzles Bundle of seasonal logic puzzles for middle school math
Save with this set of 18 logic puzzles which are great for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and early-finishers. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Answer keys included for all puzzles.Included in this bundle☆Fall Logic Puzzles☆ Winter Logic Puzzles☆ Spring Logic PuzzlesRelated Products• December Logic Puzzles for Winter Math• February Logic Puzzles for Valentine's math• January Logic Puzzles for winter math• Logic Puzzles - BIG bundle of logic puzzles to use all year long (SAVE)• Logic P
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6th - 10th
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Backyard Project - Perimeter, Area, and Volume - Real World Applications
This project is the culmination of the perimeter, area, volume unit. It can be used as a task for the Common Core, or real world application of the measurement unit. Students estimate the cost to build a backyard, with a swimming pool, deck, shed, playset area, garden, and brick walkway. Using the calculations and costs associated with purchasing materials needed to construct the different parts, students will generate the total cost of the project, without labor. With the dimensions provide
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8th - 10th
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Fibonacci Sequence Activity plus ratio
Have some fun with sequences by creating Fibonacci Spirals in this ready-to-use activity. Students learn about examples of fibonacci sequence in art and nature and then apply the sequence to creating spirals as well as learning how to scale their drawings and what happens to the ratios in different scales. This is scale, ratio, and number pattern all rolled into one!This detailed guide includes:● Complete teacher’s guide for a 75-90 minute lesson● Student handouts on Fibonacci spiral and Scali
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Math Projects Fibonacci Sequence Tessellations and Fractals
5th and 6th Grade Pre-Algebra Math Task Cards (prealgebra, algebraic thinking)
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*Looking for something to challenge your students before summer break? Here's a great end of the year activity. This product is a PDF file download that includes 32 pre-algebra puzzle task cards, a student recording sheet, answer key, and teacher's guide.
*The purpose of this product is for students to build flexibility with algebraic thinking by solving puzzles. It is designed primarily for 6th grade students, but can be used with advanced 5th graders. Once students get the ha
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5th - 6th
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Matrix Multiplication Project Based Learning with Linear Algebra -Imitation Game
Hype student interest in matrix multiplication by decoding, encoding, and creating ciphers! Espionage comes alive in this compelling historical event and major motion picture: The Imitation Game. Students take on the roles of code breakers as Alan Turing races to save Western Europe from the Nazis in this WW2 thriller. Students will:Watch The Imitation Game movie.Complete the Movie Note-taker focused on the interwoven relationships of math, problem-solving, collaboration, innovation, computer an
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7th - 12th
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Winter Math Logic Puzzles for Winter Math
Challenge your students with this set of 6 logic problems for winter. Great for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and earl-finishers. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this resource:- 6 Winter-themed logic problems of medium level- Answer Key- Great for math centers, time fillers, or bell-ringers.- Note: the logic puzzles may require more than one review of the clues. More seasonally-themed logic problems: Fall and SpringAlso available in a money saving seasonal logic probl
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Logic Puzzles Bundle of seasonal logic puzzles for middle school math
How Many Licks to the Center of a Tootsie Pop? Statistics!
Looking for novel way to get your middle school students excited about math and statistics?!
This file contains everything you need to conduct the experiment (except the Tootsie Pops!) that answers the age old question "How many licks does it take to get the center of a tootsie pop?" The lesson covers mean, median, mode, range, outliers, tables, graphs, box and whisker plots, data collection, pre and post discussion questions, experimental procedures, and student reflection. I also provided a s
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6th - 9th
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Exponents & Radicals Activities Project - Project Based Learning (PBL) with Math
Ignite student imagination with sixteen exponents and radicals activities! Watch students explore the rules of exponents and simplify radicals, while making creative connections and leveraging math strategies. No two projects are identical!This student-led activity allows students to choose their activity for each operation. There are eight exponents activities, and eight radicals activities, one for each of the multiple intelligences. Understanding and enjoyment increase when the personal inter
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Exponents Activities Bundle – 8th Grade PBL with Math
Two Step Rules in Function Tables - Input Output Tables Task Cards
These input/output task cards give students the opportunity to identify two step rules or patterns using any operation. In these task cards, students don't have to complete any missing values - just identify the rule or pattern that fits the data table. But, the challenge is in the two step rules students need to identify!Input/Output tables help students work with patterns and relationships between numbers. With these task cards, students should start by identifying what they think the rule is
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3rd - 6th
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Multiplying Polynomials Area Model / Box Method Puzzles
Multiplying Polynomials Area Model PuzzlesLooking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students the concept of multiplying binomials? Look no further than the Multiplying Polynomials Puzzle Worksheets!These worksheets are designed to provide students with 44 practice problems that will help them master the skill of multiplying polynomials. Each problem is presented in a puzzle format, adding an extra layer of engagement and challenge that will keep your students motivated and excited about l
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Engaging Activities for Quadratics & Polynomials Bundle
Hands-on Equations Level 1: Mystery Pictures Bundle
Ideally used while or after teaching Level 1 of the Hands-on Equations program, these enrichment activities will provide your students with a fun way to practice and demonstrate their knowledge of solving balanced equations and expressions as well as using the order of operations, and practicing other grade-level concepts. Each of these self-assessing activities will reveal a mystery picture with correct answers.Products Included:Hands-On Equations Pumpkin Mystery PictureHands-On Equations Sant
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4th - 8th
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Statistics Survey Project - Project Based Learning (PBL) with Math
Watch your students dive into the world of math as they create, execute, and analyze their own survey! Students will demonstrate mastery of data gathering, survey sampling, developing appropriate survey questions, data tables, Direct Variation, discrete graphs, dot plots, box and whisker graphs, and calculating the inter-quartile range.The Unique Survey Project is highly engaging, capitalizing on the innate curiosity of the adolescent mind. You will love the low-prep instructional guide. Your st
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Fun with Ratios Activities Bundle - 7th Grade PBL with Math
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
Flip Book Transformation Project
Students create a flip book using Power Point to discover and/or apply properties of geometric transformations. The student handout provides detailed instructions on how to create the flip book which includes using the “duplicate slide” feature in Power Point. Students are required* to create a minimum of 10 slides with 4 different movements. Students are given the opportunity to choose what type of movements they use within given parameters. This choice provides the opportunity for great di
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Transformations Bundle
Function Fun, Unit 1: Patterns, T-tables, and Graphs
OVER 50 PAGES! These are the best strategies for teaching linear functions to all students. Tested in grades 4 through high school, this unit helps students develop competency with both the concepts and computations involved in functions. The multi-representational activities cover slope, y-intercept, t-tables, graphs, formulas, and visual representations of linear functions.This unit is part 1 of a four-part series and includes 17 patterns in both color and black and white versions to provide t
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