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8th grade applied math cultural activities
Fun Statistics Research Survey Project | Standards-Based | Math 9 BC
This is a great math project to add to a unit on data and statistics. It is a great way for students to do a project on something that is important to them and they get a chance to present their individual work, which is rewarding.Description:Tell students they will be conducting a survey on. They should pick a topic and question that has some significance to them, their family, or their culture. Students will:Write a research question and a prediction. Describe the population, sampling techni
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7th - 11th
Investigating Ratio & Proportion Using the Art of Jacob Lawrence
Jacob Lawrence was perhaps the preeminent painter of the Harlem Renaissance. During his lifetime, he produced among the most striking works that depicted everything from the northern migration of African Americans during the 1920s, to the daily life of the community in Harlem. His paintings incorporate many mathematical ideas, including patterns and geometry, as well as ratio and proportion.This activity makes use of a portion of his 1945 painting The Shoemaker to analyze Lawrence's use of disto
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5th - 9th
Dream Vacation Budget Project
Used for grades 7-12. Students do research (links are included) of their dream vacation, (flight, hotel, entertainment, and food). They then have to record their calculations on the attached spreadsheet and stay within their budget. There are some percentage questions (calculating tip and taxes on food/hotel). There are no formulas used in the google sheets so students are required to do their own calculations. Takes about 2 class days (45 min each), to complete. __________________________
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Dream Vacation Budget Project
Dream Vacation Budget Project
Used for grades 7-12. Students do research (links are included) of their dream vacation, (flight, hotel, entertainment, and food). They then have to record their calculations on the attached spreadsheet and stay within their budget. There are some percentage questions (calculating tip and taxes on food/hotel). There are no formulas in the google sheets so that students are required to do their own calculations. Takes about 2 class days (45 min each), to complete. __________________________
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7th - 12th
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS - NOT SO COMMON CENTS, Teaching guide 4 investing money
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS - NOT SO COMMON CENTS, Teaching guide 4 investing moneyAbout the book:Dive into this book all about money: How to make it, to manage it, and how to save it and how to multiply it! Offering a wealth of information on all things money, this jam-packed book will teach kids all the skills they need to pay the bills, from budgeting basics to principles of saving and interest, to ways to think like an entrepreneur, and so much more!See sample pics for more details.14 pagesPlea
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5th - 12th, Staff
Dream Vacation Budget Project- Scaffolded Version
Used for grades 7-12. Students do research (links are included) of their dream vacation, (flight, hotel, entertainment, and food). They then have to record their calculations on the attached spreadsheet and stay within their budget. There are some percentage questions (calculating tip and taxes on food/hotel). There are no formulas in the google sheets so that students are required to do their own calculations. Takes about 2 class days (45 min each), to complete. __________________________
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Dream Vacation Budget Project
2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics Collaborative Math Team Project (Middle School) 2021
Celebrate the Tokyo Summer Olympics with a math project geared for middle school students! This project is created for groups of four students to work as a team and on their own. Once groups are chosen, students will choose a country to research and follow. Topics covered include ratios, unit conversions, algebraic expressions, bar graphs, Microsoft Excel, area, perimeter, mean average, percents, web search, and fraction/decimal conversions. Students will need Internet access either at school or
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6th - 8th
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The Patchwork Path: Shape Classification Introduction
This lesson is a great opener or introduction lesson for classifying 2-dimensional shapes and integrates literacy into mathematics. Students will review and discuss important vocabulary related to shapes including: perpendicular lines, parallel lines, acute angles, right angles, obtuse angles, and more. Students will read, "The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom" and then identify shapes, lines, and angles they see in the patches.At the end, students will have an opportunity to create their
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3rd - 8th
Credit Card Analysis with Exponential Functions
This activity allows students to analyze credit cards and interest rates. This challenging task gives students a glimpse into how credit card companies promote different cards and use interest to make money. The task focuses on one central idea -- Christian wants to apply for a credit card to buy a $600 watch. Students compare two different credit card options with different APRs:Capital OneDiscover, which has the added bonus of 6 months without interest!Students are asked to:Calculate balances
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8th - 12th
40 Welcomes, quotes and interesting facts about Math to start your class
Transform your learning environment with my meticulously crafted Welcome Slides designed to elevate the essence of your classes. As a dedicated middle school teacher, I understand the significance of every precious minute in the classroom. That's why I've curated a collection of inspiring quotes and fascinating math facts, seamlessly integrated into the Welcome slide, setting the perfect tone as students enter the class. It is important to keep engaging your students from the moment they step in
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6th - 12th
Middle School Math and Science - Noah's Ark
Are you looking for a STEAM based project that is unique and appropriate for middle school? Look no farther!My Noah's Ark Project includes an abundance of activities that will satisfy every one of the categories of STEAM--and then some!For example,Science - Studying animals, eating behavior, storage and preservation of foods, meal planning and recipe development. (Biology, Zoology, Food Science, Nutrition, and more)!Technology - Students can study what may have been involved with storing the foo
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Noah's Ark Elementary, Middle School, and High School Project Bundle
Mathematics of Hidden Figures (2017) Movie Viewing Guide:Summary/Questions/KEY
"Hidden Figures" is a 2017 biographical drama film directed by Theodore Melfi. The movie is based on the true story of three African-American women mathematicians - Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson - who worked at NASA and played crucial roles in the early years of the United States' space program.Set in the 1960s during the height of the Space Race and the Civil Rights Movement, the film follows these talented women as they face racial and gender discrimination while working
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Applied Mathematics: Movie Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEYS
Division Family (UAE Version)
This helped me a lot with grade 5 students to memorize the steps of division. For those teaching in the UAE, your students will find it appealing because of the incorporation of the UAE heritage in it.I hope you like it!Please review and comment!!
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2nd - 8th
Dimensional Analysis Travel Project
Combine Geography with Math in this travel based activity using dimensional analysis! Students will choose a country to visit, then use a search engine along with dimensional analysis answer questions about that country such as how far away the nearest airport is, how far it is from your hometown to that country, how long and wide the country is, how much their money is worth compared to a U.S. dollar, how long it would take to get there, etc.
This is a great project to wrap up a unit on dimen
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7th - 9th
The Trek to Mount Olympus
The Trek to Mount Olympus is a math mini-unit requiring students to plan a trip to Mount Olympus. Students will need to find flights, convert dollars to Euros, calculate the cost of gas, locate various cities in Greece, etc. There are five missions that students will need to complete:
Mission #1 - Background Information
Mission #2 - Travel to Athens
Mission #3 - Fun in Athens
Mission #4 - Trip to Mount Olympus
Mission #5 - Exploring Greece
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5th - 9th
Virtual Road Trip
Great end-of-year research project. Designed for an English III class-but works well for Geography and Applied Math as well as Life Skills and Dollars and Sense. Includes 7 different itineraries, each with its own budget and vehicle. Evaluation Rubric included in the assignment. Student teams complete the requirements and share with the class. Teams can share one computer to complete the assignment as they use critical thinking skills to complete their virtual travels. Students love this a
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7th - 12th
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Marilyn Monroe Lego Designs inspired by Andy Warhol Pop Art
You will LOVE how these Marilyn Monroe Lego Designs look! There are 15 versions of Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe Pop Art image designed for legos. Each design is one 10" x 10" lego plate which is 32 bricks by 32 bricks. I usually have 4 students working on one design collaboratively each following the design from one corner to the middle.View how the Museum of Modern Art displays their Marilyn Monroe images from Andy Warhol here.The resource includes images and tips for how I display the finished
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2nd - 12th
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Similarity + Scale factor Project: Designing public space with Zillow
In this project, students will look at the top 10 "neediest" cities in America. They will use Zillow / Realtor.com to find an empty lot and then design a public space to the city council that will help alleviate one or more social / economic pressures in the community. Students are challenged to think about how spaces and public access to resources can help change a community. Generally, this project takes 1 week to complete.I have done this project a few times, always astounded by students' cre
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8th - 11th
Unit Rate Smart Shopping Activity
This activity has students simulate shopping for themselves while also practicing the skill of unit rates. Students are asked to firstly identify if they are shopping for a single person household, or a family, and the store at which they are going to shop at. Students then are prompted to set a budget (may benefit from adult support with this task.) This allows them to differentiate their experience, potentially aligning with their post secondary goals. Students are then asked to fill out a cha
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6th - 9th
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Math Activity Passport
Get students excited to complete assignments by rewarding them with stickers in their very own passports upon activity completion. This is also a great way to quickly check who has done certain tasks.NOTE: The Preview File is for a Computer Science class, and the real file is a lot bigger with more passport pages, but you'll be able to see how to edit the front and back covers. The Math Activity Passport has math-themed pages (not tech graphics). THE GOALTo quickly create a personalized Math cl
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Testing Solutions to Equations Self-Guided Learning (CRT)
This is a great self-guided introduction to equations. Students loved working on this in groups as they began to explore equation basics. Additionally, a culturally responsive real world connection is drawn to the ethics of police violence. Students are more likely to remember something when there is a relevant connection, especially when that connection sparks debate. I have given this activity to middle schoolers from 6th to 8th grade, and it is always fascinating to hear their reflections, as
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Expressions and Equations Bundle (Days of Products!)
Population Density Project
A global math project that can be used in several settings, including a Geometry course, a Global Math course, a Human Geography course etc.
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8th - 12th
Math Time Filler - Monthly Scrapbook Calendar - Sub/TTOC Activity
Easy activity to do with students in middle and secondary school!This scrapbook-type activity is a great way to incorporate some crafty/creative time in your math class. Students will enjoy making math memes, finding fun math facts, drawing diagrams and decorating the sheets!Use it as a monthly time filler to give yourself a soft start to each month while you prep other lessons. Also works great as a new year/back to school activity!It is also perfect for TTOCs and substitute teachers! All you n
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7th - 10th
Social Justice in Middle School Math #3
This is the third worksheet of word problems for middle school math that highlight some of the social justice issues that are being addressed around the country. This particular worksheet is predominantly percent and proportion problems. See my two previous worksheets for other math topics. Math teachers should not and cannot stand by and let Social Studies and ELA teachers discuss social justice. Students should hear the facts from all teachers, and be educated so that each student can form his
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6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Social Justice in Math BUNDLE--NEW
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