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Fish Farm, Part II Problem	Ratios (Math 6)+	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
This problem allows students to investigate different data collection methods. Students realize that they get different data depending on whether they have a small sample size, but a large number of t... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fractals: Koch Snowflake	Fractals (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
This activity shows how to make the Koch Snowflake fractal hands-on, step-by-step by using triangle grid paper which is provided. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fractals: Sierpinski Triangle	Fractals (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
This activity shows how to make a Sierpinski Triangle hands-on, step-by-step by using triangle grid paper which is provided. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fraction Darts	Fractions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
Fraction Darts is a Microworlds Applet activity that challenges students to pop a balloon situated on a number line from 0 to 1 by throwing fractional darts. The student sets a numerator and denomi... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fractris Problem	Adding fractions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
This problem deals with basic addition of fractions. However, some of the questions also encourage students to investigate different ways to get the fractions to add up to 1. By multiplying all the fr... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Galactic Exchange Problem	Ratio and proportion (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
This problem allows students to investigate ratio and proportion, by discovering the exchange rate between different alien currencies (i.e. 7 circles have the same value as 3 triangles, etc.) By manip... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Getting to Know the Shapes	Polyhedra (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
The first of five activities for use with the "Exploring Geometric Solids and Their Properties" tool from NCTM. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Go the Distance	Least common multiple (Math 6)+	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
The interactive paper pool game in this i-Math investigation provides an opportunity for students to further develop their understanding of ratio, proportion, and least common multiple. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graph Zooming Problem	Ratio and proportion (Math 6)+	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
By asking students about the intersection between two lines, this problem involves solving two linear equations graphically. However, the main purpose of the problem is to investigate what happens whe... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphing Points in the Plane	Rect coordinate geometry (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Instructions illustrating how to graph points in the plane. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
I Took a Trip on a Train	Geometry in space (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[2]
Visualization activity--given a map and different photos, identify location of photographer. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
In the Dark with an Elephant P...	Representations (Math 6)+	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
Gives students experience in manipulating graphs by changing domain and range values for the viewing window, which can easily be carried over to more powerful tools such as graphing calculators. Allow... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Integer Arithmetic	Addition (Math 6)+	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
These guided, interactive activities use number lines, color chips, and a variety of scenarios to help students understand what an integer is and how to do signed addition, subtraction and multiplicat... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Leonardo da Vinci Activity	Variables (Math 6)+	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Students answer the question: Is the ratio of our arm span to our height really equal to 1? If an emphasis is given to a/h = 1, this can be an engaging activity using variables. Use a spreadsheet to w... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Lo Shu Magic Square	Operations with numbers (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Magic squares have been around for over 3,000 years. They are descendants of the oldest known number mystery, the legend of Lo Shu, found in China in a book entitled Yih King. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Locker Problem Activity	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)+	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
A classroom activity (also called 1000 Lockers) to be explored through the use of manipulatives and a ClarisWorks spreadsheet. Students then look for patterns and write the answer algebraically. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Look for Patterns	Least common multiple (Math 6)+	Java Applet	Activity	[2]
The interactive paper pool game in this i-Math investigation provides an opportunity for students to further develop their understanding of ratio, proportion, and least common multiple. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Make a Shape Jacket	Polyhedra (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
The fifth of five activities for use with the "Exploring Geometric Solids and Their Properties" tool from NCTM. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Math Insight - Digging Dirt	Volume (Math 6)+	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
An application problem that asks students to help an excavation company prepare a bid for one of their clients by calculating what they should charge to dig a hole. To solve the problem students must ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Modular Arithmetic Lesson	Operations with numbers (Math 6)+	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
Clock (or modular) arithmetic is arithmetic you do on a clock instead of a number line. Investigate arithmetic using a 12-hour, 10-hour, and 2-hour clock. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Mosaic Problem	Adding fractions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
This problem deals with basic addition of fractions. In addition, the second question brings up basic ideas of calculus, i.e. using smaller and smaller rectangles to approximate an irregular shape. Th... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
No Matter What Shape Your Frac...	Fractions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Students use pattern blocks to investigate and build relations among fractions. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Patterns, Relations, and Funct...	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)+	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
This eModule presents sequences of geometric patterns and encourages students to generate rules and functions describing relationships between the pattern number and characteristics of the pattern. S... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Perimeter and Area	Perimeter (Math 6)+	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
Guided, interactive activities with geoboards help students understand the concepts of perimeter and area, with practice in calculating the areas of rectangles, triangles, and irregular polygons. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Polyrhythm Problem	Least common multiple (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Students investigate different rhythms, both aurally and visually, using the applet. They then quantify these rhythms based on the accented beats. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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