Middle School Algebra Links

Introduction:
These Web pages provide some resources to emphasize algebraic thought and address the Standards for grades 6, 7 and 8.

Links:

6th-7th-8th Grade	6th Grade
The Math Forum's Middle School POW	Buffon's Needle - Shodor Org.
The Math Forum's ESCOT POW (experimental)	Experiment with Volume - C. Lanius
The Math Forum's Algebra POW	Fraction Shapes - C. Lanius
Ask Dr. Math - Archives - see "Algebra"	The Hand Squeeze - C. Lanius
Ask Dr. Math - FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions	Leonardo da Vinci Activity - S. Alejandre
Algebra.help - J. Traker	Mean, Median, Mode - Shodor Org.
Brief History of Algebra and Computing - J. Bowen	The Million Dollar Mission - C. Lanius
Multicultural Math Fair - Frisbie Middle School	Polyominoes - C. Lanius
Shodor Organization - Activities (Java applets)	Right- or Left-Handed Data Collection - C. Lanius
WebMath - Instant solutions to math problems	Understanding Algebraic Factoring - S. Alejandre
WebMath - Puzzle Maker	What Good Is Math? - Peck, Rosser, Pifer
7th Grade	8th Grade
7th Grade Math Outline - S. Alejandre	Calendar Fun - C. Lanius
Algebraic Thinking - S. Alejandre	Functions Made Easy - E. Marshall
Coordinate Graphing - L. Dunbar	Impossible Graphs - Shodor Org.
The Hot Tub - C. Lanius	Introduction to Functions - Shodor Org.
The Locker Problem - S. Alejandre	Introduction to Linear Functions - Shodor Org.
Practicing Arithmetic Skills - S. Alejandre	Online Study Tools - Glencoe
River Crossing - R. Littlefield	Rectangle Pattern Challenges - C. Lanius
Spreadsheet Activity - S. Alejandre	Stressed Out - Slope as Rate of Change - C. Lanius
The Traffic Jam - S. Alejandre	Understanding Algebra (applets) - J. Brennan