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Bricks Activity	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Student page for the classroom activity (also called the Masonry Problem; a variation on polyominoes) to be explored through manipulatives (dominoes). Students explore different possibilities of makin... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Domino Activity	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Student page for the classroom activity (similar to Pentomino + 1 = Hexomino; a variation on polyominoes) to be explored through manipulatives (paper dominoes). Students explore whether it is possible... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Frogs and Geckos	Algebra and expressions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
Students play the Frogs and Geckos Game (also called Traffic Jam) to find the least number of moves that it takes for the frogs and geckos to change places. Students also record the number of steps an... 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,...
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,...
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,...
"Picking" Your Way through Are...	Algebra and expressions (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,...
Function Graphing	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	TI-Nspire	Activity	[0]
This activity focuses on: * graphing an ordered pair, (a, f(a)), for a function f * the connection between a function, its table, and its graph * the interpretation of the horizontal coordinate o... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Balance Applet Teacher Introdu...	Algebra and expressions (Math 6)		Lesson Plan	[0]
The Balance Applet is a game. There is a balance and 3 different shapes. The weight of one shape is given. The player is asked to find the other shapes' weights using the balance. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Play with Frogs Information fo...	Algebra and expressions (Math 6)	Computer	Lesson Plan	[1]
Suggestions of question prompts to provide students as they use Play with Frogs, one of the Alive Maths microworlds. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Bricks Activity	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
Classroom activity (also called the Masonry Problem; a variation on polyominoes) to be explored through manipulatives (dominoes). Students explore different possibilities of making brick walls with an... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Domino Activity	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
A classroom activity (similar to Pentomino + 1 = Hexomino; a variation on polyominoes) to be explored through manipulatives (paper dominoes). Students explore whether it is possible to cover a 6x5 gri... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Leonardo da Vinci Lesson Plan	Variables (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[2]
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 work with the data. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Locker Problem	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
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,...
Patterns, Relations, and Funct...	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
These guided, interactive activities present sequences of geometric patterns and encourage students to generate rules and functions describing relationships between the pattern number and characterist... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Understanding Algebraic Factor...	Algebra and expressions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
Students use algebra tiles to explore algebraic factoring. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Understanding Factoring throug...	Algebra and expressions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
Understanding factoring through geometry: students work cooperatively to display a numeral as the area of a rectangle, and make as many rectangular arrangements as possible for each numeral given. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Classroom narrative: Frogs	Algebra and expressions (Math 6)	Computer	Story	[0]
A story from the middle school classroom: the mathematical ideas and questions encountered by one group of students worked with the Frogs microworld. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Building a Brick Wall	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Support Material	[0]
A pictorial representation of the pattern that emerges as you investigate the problem posed in the Domino Activity. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fibonacci Numbers and Brick Wa...	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Support Material	[0]
This page explains the connection between the Fibonacci numbers to brick wall patterns. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
The Eight Queens Problem	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Computer	Tool	[0]
Place 8 queens on the chess board in such a way so that no queen can attack another. One solution provided. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Three Scientists and Three Ban...	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Computer	Tool	[0]
A river-crossing problem in which the goal is to get both scientists and bandits across without having the bandits outnumber the scientists on either side of the river during the process. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
A Closer Look at Earth, from S...	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Flash	Tool	[1]
There are two activities for students to try: the Seasons Activity and the Scavenger Hunt. In the Seasons activity users order strips of the earth by month. Hints and scaffolds are built into the to... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Algebraic Reasoning	Algebra and expressions (Math 6)	Flash	Tool	[7]
This program introduces students to fundamental concepts in algebra. Using two or three weighing scales, students must determine the weight of a specific object or group of objects. The program provid... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Alginon's Algebra	Algebra and expressions (Math 6)	Flash	Tool	[0]
Hide and reveal elements in two-step algebraic equations, as a basis for discussion of the ideas term, expression, and equation. Also includes an assessment activity. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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