Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering      
Programs   Programs   Programs
  The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
       

CIESE Math Activities List


We've got 4 activities for you:


Activity Description Grades Topics Software
Balance Beam Activity Use basic equation principles with this virtual balance to find the weights of various figures. You are presented with a number of shapes and one of their weights is known. Your goal is to find the weights of the other objects by finding the relationships between the objects of various weights. This is achieved with a simulation of a balance beam to tell you how the weights relate. 6 Patterns (Pre Algebra) Applet
Dog Years Hey Big Guy, Count your blessings! If you were a dog, you’d be over 100 years old. How old is the birthday person? Use the applet to figure out the answer. 6, 7 Patterns (Pre Algebra) applet
Glob Hunt: Coordinate Graphs Students practice their coordinating graphing skills while they track down the location of a green glob. Happy hunting. 6 Patterns (Pre Algebra) MW
Integer Addition using Color Chips This MattiMath virtual manipulative activity uses plus and minus chips to demonstrate adding positive and negative numbers. 6 Patterns (Pre Algebra) Applet
CIESE Math Database