Magness Math

Students use gapminder.org/tools to discover the relationships between various historical factors and the population of many countries over time. This lesson connects history with linear relationships. It is a great way to add context to graphs and help students apply their math knowledge in a unique cross-content way.

In this lab, students will investigate how many pennies in a cup it will take to break a bridge of spaghetti. They will study linear equations in a hands-on way.

Students will calculate how much each vote is worth when considered into the electoral college. Is it different for each state? Do some voters have more influence in the election because of their state of residence? Students will use proportions, ratios, and percents and connect with history content.

Matching Slope-Intercept and Standard Form activity from graphs.

Students will write and graph linear equations as well as compare them to find the best rates.

Students practice finding slope in partners. The activity has two columns. Problems numbered the same have the same answers so students can check their work.