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CIESE Math Activities List


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Activity Description Grades Topics Software
Algebra Balance Beam Solve simple equations using a balance beam representation. 7, 8 Algebra Applet
Black Box Guess my (2-step) rule. The black box method uses an imaginary device (the black box) that modifies the input number according to a specific formula. The formula is hidden in the black box so to a viewer the number mysteriously changes. 6, 7, 8 Algebra FlashLink: Black Box Method
Crickets, Chirps & Temperature: Is there a relationship? Could you use crickets as a temperature thermometer? In this lesson, you will learn ways to find relationships between two variables (like pitch and temperature) so that for a certain pitch of a cricket chirp you can approximate the temperature. 7 Algebra SS
Green Globs Contest "Students combine computer game fun and serious mathematics in a face-off of the ""Green Globs Challenge."" After learning about coordinate graphs and equations in math class, students put their knowledge to work by playing the ""Green Globs"" computer game using classroom computers and laptops. Highest score wins." 7, 8 Algebra Graphing Equations and Green Globs$$$
Jinx Puzzle 2 Repeat this puzzle with a variety of rational numbers (both positive and negative.) What do you discover? Do you think this puzzle always works? (TI calculator version.) 7, 8 Algebra, Patterns (Pre Algebra) TI Calc
Job Offer YOU GOT THE JOB! You have a choice of 2 payment plans. Study carefully both plans before deciding. 7 Algebra, Geometry SS
Mind Reader Solve a math problem and watch the computer guess your secret symbol. How does the computer know it? It uses Algebra. See if you can figure out how! 7, 8 Algebra Flash
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