A high-energy review lesson where students evaluate algebraic expressions with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions through a secret agent themed mission.
A 15-25 minute exploration into how ancient navigators used fixed points (the North Star) and the repeating patterns of the universe (microcosms, macrocosms, and symmetry) to navigate without modern technology.
A 15-30 minute exploration of how ancient Phoenicians used the macrocosm of the stars to navigate the microcosm of their ships, featuring the root words micro/macro/cosmos and the mathematics of rotational symmetry.
A high-energy, medical-themed 50-minute review of proportional relationships, equations, and geometry for middle school students, featuring error analysis and state-test style practice.
A middle school math lesson exploring proportional reasoning through real-world scaling, mapping, and budgeting scenarios. Students use visual models and multiple pathways to solve authentic problems.
An inquiry-based exploration of proportional reasoning through recipe scaling, map navigation, and smart shopping for grades 6-8, aligned to Massachusetts curriculum frameworks.
A high-energy lesson focused on mastering multiplication facts up to 12x12 through interactive arcade-themed games and collaborative challenges.
A comprehensive lesson on solving one-step inequalities using addition and subtraction, featuring a visual anchor chart, guided notes for instruction, and a practice worksheet with number line graphing.
Students will learn to translate verbal phrases into mathematical number sentences using the four operations and solve for unknown values in real-world contexts.
A comprehensive lesson on 3-digit by 1-digit division using the standard algorithm, themed around a detective investigation. includes a lesson plan, slides, anchor chart, and tiered worksheets.
A spy-themed introduction to the Order of Operations (PEMDAS), covering foundational rules, real-world applications, and common pitfalls through an engaging 'Mission' narrative.
A comprehensive lesson on multiplying and dividing fractions, featuring a variety of problem types including proper fractions, mixed numbers, and whole numbers.
A comprehensive 90-minute math lesson focused on generating and identifying equivalent expressions using properties of operations and substitution. It includes differentiated materials for advanced and scaffolded learners, plus a hands-on building project.