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Adding Integers Lab - Discover...	Integer operations (Math 7)+	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
This activity uses virtual color chips from the Library of Virtual Manipulatives. The NLVM applet helps students understand zero pairs. Students will be able to derive the rules for adding integers. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Aggregation: Growing Fractal S...	Fractals (Math 7)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Students investigate the models by which fractal patterns aggregate. Several questions are posed and different activities are suggested to go along with the Diffusion-Limited Aggregation applet. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Algebraic Equations	Equations and functions (Math 7)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
This lesson involves a useful applet from the National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (NLVM). It is a good introduction to solving two-step equations for grade 6 or 7 or an effective review lesson f... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Bricks Activity	Vertical line test (Math 7)	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,...
Comparing Measures with the Pr...	Making comparisons (Math 7)+	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
In these activities, you�ll predict and compare various dimensions of objects on a theatre stage, using the Proportioner tool. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Comparing Motion to Trajectory...	Graph functions (Math 7)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Use this activity yourself or with students, to guide them through online math experiments. In the process, you'll get comfortable interpreting graphs of time vs. distance, and gain insight into your... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Converting Units and Rates	Converting between units (Math 7)	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,...
Domino Activity	Vertical line test (Math 7)	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,...
Exploration: Factor Trees, Pri...	Factor (Math 7)	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
What a treasure this NLVM applet is! This lesson has been successful with students of all ability levels in grades 5 - 8 (change the examples for lower grades). Many teachers are not aware of this eff... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Explore More Tables	Least common multiple (Math 7)+	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
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,...
Exploring Distance, Rate, and ...	Rates (Math 7)	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
This lesson involves the Runners' applet from the NCTM website. The applet uses two runners, and allows for a variety of parameters. Changing the parameters on the applet helps students develop an und... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Exploring Distance, Rate, and ...	Rates (Math 7)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
This worksheet follows up on the classwork activity. Although the homework can be done without having access to the web, it is more beneficial for students to use the applet to check their answers. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Exploring Histograms	Histograms, freq. dist (Math 7)	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
The user will create their own set of data and then see how changes can occur in the mean, median, and mode and the shape of the histogram when changes are made in the data set in this activity. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Exploring Tessellations	Tessellations (Math 7)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Although it could be argued that the best way for students to explore tessellations is by using pattern blocks, the virtual pattern blocks in this NLVM applet will engage your students, too. In this a... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Exploring Volume with Virtual ...	Prisms (Math 7)+	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
This lesson was originally created for grade 5 math students in my building, but it is very suitable for grades 6-8. The lesson guides students to explore an applet by NCTM Illuminations. In the lesso... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fish Farm Problem	Ratios (Math 7)	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
Depending on the student's approach to this problem, many types of math can be incorporated to solve this problem. The concept of ratio is used throughout, and students can solve the problem by experi... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fish Farm, Part II Problem	Ratios (Math 7)+	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,...
Forest Fires and Percolation	Probability of event (Math 7)+	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
This activity explains and helps students understand probability and chaos by having them work with the Blaze applet. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fractals: Koch Snowflake	Fractals (Math 7)	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 7)	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 7)	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 7)	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 7)	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,...
Geometric Transformations	Quadrilateral properties (Math 7)+	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
These guided, interactive activities use figures, interactive diagrams, pattern blocks, geoboards, graphs, programmable turtles, and coordinate systems to help students learn what it means to perform ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Go the Distance	Least common multiple (Math 7)+	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,...
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