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St. Patrick's Day algebra simulations
Ireland Virtual Field Trip for St. Patrick's Day Google Earth Exploration
Take your students on a virtual tour of Ireland! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about the geography, history, and significance of Ireland from various perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: geographic location of Ireland:: borders (drag & drop map skills):: partition of Ireland (Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland):: climate:: physical features (lowlands, mountains, coasts):: peat bogs::
Grades:
5th - 7th
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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Also included in: Line of Best Fit and Scatterplots: The Bundle
St Patricks Day Activity Ireland Virtual Field Trip
This Ireland virtual field trip is the perfect St. Patrick's day activity. Go on an adventure with your class to see the Cliffs of Moher, Irish Dancing, St. Patrick's Day Celerations, and more! This Ireland virtual field trip is easy to prep, is interactive, includes videos, and has companion activities. This virtual field trip would be the perfect addition to a study of Europe or a St. Patrick's Day celebration.Save $$ and get this as part of the Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle!*Note: This re
Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle, Holidays, Countries, Video Lessons
Linear Equations Project Cost of College
Bring real-world applications that are relevant to students with this linear equations project on college costs. Students examine the cost of individual colleges and compare colleges using linear equations. For students ready for systems of equations, students evaluate the impact of grant money on the overall cost. Great to get students thinking about and researching colleges now! Included in this resource:- Ready-to-use student pages- Teacher's Guide- Answer Key- Separate powerpoint file w
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Algebra 2 Curriculum
Line of Best Fit and Scatterplots: The Bundle
This bundle includes 2 engaging activities where students can apply the skills of plotting points in a scatterplot, making a line of best fit, and finding the slope of the line to find missing data. Fun scenarios of Sasquatch and a crime scene hook kids into learning. Please leave feedback, you can earn TpT credits for future purchases. If you enjoy these activities consider following my store as I work to increase my middle school math inventory. Check out my other middle school math produc
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7th - 9th
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Budget Spreadsheet Project (personal finance & math skills)
A step-by-step project with detailed instructions on how to set up an Excel spreadsheet budget. Students will apply math skills in context of a real-life budgeting situation.
Students will create a budget:
-Based on their future career choice.
-Independently by following the instructions using an Excel Spreadsheet.
-Over the course of at least 2 class periods (typically students take at least 2.5 hours to complete this project).
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6th - 12th
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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: 7th Grade Number Systems Activity Bundle
Percents: Understanding Credit Card Debt Worksheet for Student - Scenario 1
The question listed on Scenario 1 is as follows:
"In this scenario we purchased 1 item for $1000. (This could be a new TV, summer vacation, Laptop, etc.) We did not have the cash at the time so we charged it to our Visa. This particular credit card requires that we make a minimum payment of 13% each month. It also has an APR of 10%. Fill out the chart to find out how much you have paid at the end of the year and if you have a remaining balance. "
The chart is a great way for students to disc
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7th - 10th
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Real Life Math: Percents: Credit Card Debt Worksheet - Scenario # 2
The scenario on this chart is as follows:
"MasterCard sent you a fabulous new credit card offer in the mail. It is a special card for teens with really low minimum monthly payment percent of 4%. In exchange for the low minimum monthly payment percent, MasterCard raised your APR to 18%. You decide to use this credit card instead of the Visa in Scenario #1. Fill out the chart and determine the amount of money you spent and your remaining balance. "
The chart is a great way for students to di
Grades:
7th - 10th
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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Grades:
6th - 9th
Earth Day Activity Grand Canyon Virtual Field Trip
This Grand Canyon virtual field trip is perfect for an Earth Day activity or National Parks study. Go on an adventure with your class to learn about National Parks, learn about Grand Canyon wildlife, the creation of the Grand Canyon, and more!This Grand Canyon virtual field trip is easy to prep, is interactive, includes videos, and has companion activities. Your students will be engaged the whole time, and excited to learn about these important topics.*Note: This resource includes links to YouTu
Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle, Holidays, Countries, Video Lessons
"The Great Food Truck Project" - Rate, Proportions, and Percents Unit Assessment
A rates and proportions unit project, centering around the real-world use of percentages and rates. Students work with a small group to create their own concept for a food truck, including what food and drink options they would sell. Using inspiration for "The Great Food Truck Race" and "Sharktank" TV shows, students work to create a best-selling idea, that also showcases their own values as a "company".I hope to share more information and examples of how I use this project with my upcoming ye
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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: 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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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in: Scatter Plots Activity Bundle
What would Barbie Look like if she were Real?
Ever wondered what Barbie would look like if she were real? Now you can work with your students to find out!
Part 3
In order to save you and your students time, I measured various segments of Barbie's actual doll measurements. Students can use their measurements from Parts 1 and 2 of the Human Body Proportion Lab (available on TCP) OR measure their height or foot size to determine the SCALE FACTOR between their body and the doll's body. Using the SF, students will determine Barbie's measure
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7th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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: Approximating Irrational Numbers Activity Bundle
St Patrick's Day Math Mystery Multiplication & Division Word Problems Activity
Are you searching for an engaging math activity for your students to practice multi-step word problems using multiplication and division for St. Patrick’s Day? In this Mini Math Mystery Whodunnit Activity, your students will solve two step word problems focusing on multiplying and dividing while analyzing clues in The Case of The Missing Luck Charms!This would make a great Fun Friday activity, Test Prep, or a memorable Fun Math Day for you and your students.This fun and highly engaging St. Patri
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3rd - 5th
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Statistics Mode, Median, Mean, Range Worksheet for Math or Psychology
What's in the Hand: Activity makes learning mode, median, mean, and range fun. You will need two packs of playing cards in order to use 10 different variations. I use giant clothes pins to hold a total of 9 cards for each station. Each student gets a worksheet and is assigned to a group of 4-5 students. Students will complete the first rotation by figuring the mean, median, mode, and range, and then rotate to each other station in about 5 min intervals. At the end they will answer the questions
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Grades:
5th - 12th
St. Patrick's Day Virtual Field Trip - Irish, Ireland
Fun and interactive activity to learn about St. Patrick's Day! There is also a supplemental handout to accompany the virtual field trip and a word search (both come in color & black and white)! This is a great, no prep activity for March.Looking for more ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Check out my Ireland & Northern Ireland virtual field trip!* Be sure to check out the video preview. NOTE: music clips are not available via the preview, but are available on the virtual field trip on
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Not Grade Specific
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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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Ireland & Northern Ireland Virtual Field Trip - Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Donegal
Detailed and exciting virtual field trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland! In Ireland you will explore Dublin, Cork, Kilkenny, Donegal, Killarney, the Cliffs of Moher. While in Northern Ireland, you will explore Belfast and Giant's Causeway. You will also learn about why Ireland and Northern Ireland are two separate countries! There is a fun, supplemental handout to accompany the virtual field trip, too! No prep!* Be sure to check out the video preview. NOTE: music clips are not available via the
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Not Grade Specific
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Mathventure: ALGEBRA Into the Wild
Ultimate Algebra Unit Simulation!
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An interactive unit that incorporates activities promoting algebraic thinking and reasoning. Working in whole class, small group/pairs, and individual situations, students explore algebra as they take a simulated trip to the zoo. There is a total of 14 mini lesson (PowerPoint SHOW format), 14 math labs, and 1-2 pages of independent work per lesson.
Your students will:
*Investigate equations, variables, patterns and functions
*Connect algebra skills
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2nd - 5th
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