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ClassTimer	Time (Math 6)	iPad	Tool	$	[0]
ClassTimer helps students visualize time and understand it as a fundamental concept that needs to be managed in order to be more productive. In addition to the digital time display, ClassTimer include... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Hands-On Math: Geoboard	Length/height (Math 6)+	iPad	Tool	$	[0]
Our Geoboard helps students visualize shapes which can lead to a better understanding of geometry. Use the Hands-on Math Geoboard to have students draw and analyze figures. Using simple gestures color... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Baby, It's Cold Outside	Temperature (Math 6)	Calculator	Activity		[1]
A calculator activity exploring temperature conversions. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Investigating the Height of a ...	Length/height (Math 6)	Excel	Activity		[0]
How do you get started at mathematical modeling? Here is an easy, quick, and engaging activity and a “just add data” interactive Excel spreadsheet to accomplish that first modeling task. The task ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Converting Units and Rates	Converting between units (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity		[0]
This lesson puts some fun into dimensional analysis! I used to teach converting units/rates by demonstrating on the chalkboard (boring!), but my colleague created this lesson that is sure to spark stu... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Math Insight - Digging Dirt	Converting between units (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,...
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,...
Area of an Equilateral Triangl...	Length/height (Math 6)+	TI-73 Explorer	Activity		[0]
Step-by-step directions on how to use the GeoBoard App to construct objects of various sizes on circular or square boards. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Calculate the Area of a Trapez...	Area (Math 6)	TI-83/TI-84	Activity		[1]
Step-by-step directions on how to use the Area Formulas App to calculate the area of a trapezoid. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
"Picking" Your Way through Are...	Area (Math 6)	TI-Nspire	Activity		[0]
In this activity, students will discover Pick’s Theorem by ﬁnding the relationship between area and the number of boundary points and interior points of a lattice polygon. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Geometric Dartboards	Area (Math 6)	TI-Nspire	Activity		[0]
In this activity, students create a geometric dartboard where they will explore ﬁnding the theoretical and experimental probability of a “dart” hitting one of their shapes within the dartboard.... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Real Estate Tycoon	Length/height (Math 6)+	Computer	Lesson Plan		[0]
In this year-long project, students design, "build," and "sell" a house; after which they simulate investment of the profits in the stock market. Along the way, students make scale drawings, compute w... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
What is Area?	Perimeter (Math 6)+	Computer	Lesson Plan		[0]
Collaborative group activity comparing area and perimeter using Hands-On Math software by Ventura Educational Systems. The ideas could also be adapted to use with other software or a Java applet. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Mars Exploration Applet Activi...	Time (Math 6)+	Flash	Lesson Plan		[0]
The Mars Spaceship Exploration applet is designed to expose students with different basic facts about Mars, and engage students in an exploration activity. The goals of the applet are that students wi... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Mars Exploration Drawing Activ...	Time (Math 6)+	Flash	Lesson Plan		[0]
The purpose of the drawing activity is twofold. First, the drawing activity serves as an opportunity to remind students of the facts they learned in the applet. Second, the drawing activity provides a... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Mars Exploration Learning Goal...	Time (Math 6)+	Flash	Lesson Plan		[0]
Three learning goals for the Mars Exploration Activity are listed and described as well as assessment opportunities for each of the learning goals. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Area	Area (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan		[0]
Introduces the concept of area. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Geoboards in the Classroom	Measurement (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan		[2]
This unit deals with the length and area of two-dimensional geometric figures using the geoboard as a pedagogical device. Even though your students may have already seen some of this material, it is s... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Perimeter and Area	Perimeter (Math 6)+	Java Applet	Lesson Plan		[2]
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. Teac... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Lifting a Lion, TI-15	Measurement (Math 6)	TI-15	Lesson Plan		[0]
An activity designed to take advantage of the features of the TI-15 calculator. Using a toy lion and a lever, students will discover how much work is needed to raise the toy lion. They will use propor... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Geometry, Section 2	Area (Math 6)	Computer	Support Material		[0]
A collection of illustrated concepts including problems for students to work out, and standalone word problems. Includes automated feedback. Pre- and post-tests, answer sheets, additional help, tools,... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Mars Exploration Drawings	Time (Math 6)+	Flash	Support Material		[0]
Drawings made during the Mars Exploration Drawing Activity by students at Escondido Elementary School. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Numbers as Measurements (Amsco...	Measurement (Math 6)	Flash	Support Material		[0]
This lesson explains how to find measurements of object/shapes, and deals with significant digits, precision/accuracy, and ways of expressing error in measurement. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Area Discussion	Area (Math 6)	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
A dialogue between a student and a mentor about finding areas of irregular shapes on a grid. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Shape Explorer Dialogue	Perimeter (Math 6)+	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
A dialogue between a mentor and a student about using the Shape Explorer applet to find the area and perimeter of an irregular shape. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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