Challenge your students to find the treasure by using Pythagorean Theorem to explore the pirate territory. Students follow a scenario of problems to find a treasure buried by Pythagoras. Student tested and approved.✔ Included in this resource:• Pirate treasure hunt scenario • Pirate map • Student directions and problems • Directions for extension for student-created treasure hunts • Answer key This resource is for teachers daring to try something new!Multiple ways to use:- Set up at a math
Engage students with this set of 5 activities that explore the area and circumference of circles through the art of Kandinsky. Skip the worksheets and jump into this mini-project. This detailed guide includes:Complete teacher’s guide for 5 45-60 minute lessons17 pages of ready-to-use Student Handouts A complete list of materials A presentation on the work of Wassily Kandinsky and accompanying informational textSkills Developed in this lesson:Students will describe relationships of inscribed c
Area, Scale, Quadratic Equation: Algebra Garden Design Project brings together math concepts for a real-world application. Students are given parameters to create a garden design. Students apply quadratic equations (optional), calculate area, draw in scale, and problem-solve to create a garden design. This resource includes:- Student project pages - Teacher guidelines Multiple ways to use:- Set up at a math-center with other Algebra 1 activities - Differentiate by providing to individual stud
Cartesian Coordinates Map Distances and Coordinates Mini-Project is a mini-adventure that applies Cartesian map distances. Students determine the path they will take, record distances and “sights” as they travel building a travel log. Students then create their own adventure and map. A big hit with students! This resource includes:- Cartesian coordinate map - Student handouts for engaging in activity - Student handouts for creating their own adventure -Suggested uses Multiple ways to use:- S
Engage students at centers or in partners with this Volume of Rectangular Prisms with Fractional Edges. Students find the volume of prisms as well as missing edges. Edges include fractional values. The solution leads to the problem on the next link. My students LOVE this activity. Answer key included. Great for self-checking. A great addition to your middle school math curriculum and for differentiation. Also available in money-saving bundle of Paper Chain Activities for 6th grade mat
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