TeachersFirst's Data and Probability - Grades 6-8
If you are a middle school math teacher, this is a must see collection. Use these resources to meet the NCTM Data Analysis and Probability Standards for grades 6-8. Many of these tools are ideal for use on your interactive whiteboard or in your BYOD (or 1:1) classroom. Find topics that relate to the content being taught in your classroom. Use these resources to explain statistics, probability, polls, and data. Share these resources with students on your class website. Use these tools for remediation and review with all students. Share these tools with families for at-home practice. Share with gifted students for additional enrichment and advancement opportunities.
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How This Teacher Brings Census Data to Life in the Classroom - Wendy McMahon
Grades
6 to 9tag(s): census (13), data (151), statistics (121)
In the Classroom
Use the ideas shared in this article to create an interdisciplinary lesson to teach math, social studies, and writing objectives. For example, in this article, students work in groups to explore how many people in different states speak a language other than English at home. Take advantage of technology tools to engage and enhance this activity. For example, have students collect data using Microsoft Forms or Google Forms, then create and share charts and graphs using ChartGizmo, reviewed here. Use Google My Maps, reviewed here, to create an interactive map that includes all information created and shared by students.What is a Statistical Question? - United States Census Bureau
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): census (13), data (151), statistics (121)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of this free lesson plan and the included ideas to introduce and reinforce the concept of statistical questions to your students. Integrate statistical questions with your lessons using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets spreadsheets to visualize and analyze data. Ask students to share their data using Livegap Charts, reviewed here to view the information in many different formats, including line graphs, bar charts, infographics, and much more. Extend learning by asking students to become statisticians by creating questions, gathering data, and sharing their analyses with peers. Use Microsoft Forms or Google Forms for students to collect data to begin their investigation.Citizen Science Month - Arizona State University and SciStarter
Grades
K to 12tag(s): citizen science (27), data (151), ecology (103), engineering (129), genetics (80), inquiry (24), medicine (57), psychology (65), statistics (121), STEM (297)
In the Classroom
Explore the many free projects Citizen Science offers to engage students in scientific exploration and inquiry that match your curriculum. Consider working together as a class to complete the Citizen Science Tutorial and earn the digital badge. As students work together to collect and analyze data, use Livegap Charts, reviewed here, to enter data and create customized charts. After working in groups or together as a class, to analyze the information learned, create a presentation to share with parents and peers during a Citizen Science night event. Use presentation tools such as Bulb, reviewed here, to create portfolios or Visme, reviewed here, to create and share audio slide presentations.Spinner Wheel - spinnerwheel.com
Grades
K to 12tag(s): preK (271), probability (99), statistics (121), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Simultaneously spinning multiple wheels opens the door to unlimited uses to engage students. For example, create six wheels with the numbers on dice as a virtual dice roller. In addition, customize wheels for creative story writing prompts that include options for random characters, setting, and story theme. Use this tool to practice math facts by creating wheels that prompt players to solve math problems based upon a spin of the wheel. Engage students when reviewing for upcoming quizzes and tests by creating wheels to check facts. For example, in social studies, create one wheel with names and another with characteristics such as date, place, important event, other characters involved, etc. Use during math lessons on probability to have students record outcomes when spinning the wheel.The Top 6 Population Migrations in American History - HomeArea.com
Grades
7 to 12tag(s): 1800s (75), 1900s (72), 20th century (62), civil war (139), data (151), gold rush (15), migration (45), native americans (109), population (51), railroads (14), STEM (297)
In the Classroom
Use this site for many different purposes in history and geography classrooms. Data found on these maps only go up through 2010, ask students to research data through the current year. Create and annotate your own charts using ChartAccent, reviewed here, to demonstrate population changes in your state or community. Take advantage of a large amount of data and information found on this site to use as a starting point for student research projects. Ask them to transform their learning by creating and presenting their information through a multimedia platform such as eStory, reviewed here. Use this tool to add texts, images, maps, and more to tell the story of changes over time within a community.Tuva - TuvaLabs
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): charts and graphs (171), data (151)
In the Classroom
Be sure to watch Tuva's tutorial video to get a full overview of what is on the site and how to use it. Use Tuva not only to view and sort data, but to make cross-curricular connections. For example, use the United States Presidents collection during math class to teach and share how to gather and share data in a variety of formats. Use the same collection during your social studies lessons to evaluate information on United States presidents, including the age when taking office and age of death. As students become comfortable with gathering data and graphing, replace paper and pencil charts and ask them to create their own graphs using this DIY Chart builder, reviewed here. Extend classroom technology use by having students create a website using Webnode, reviewed here, and include their charts and graphs along with written analysis of the content.Open Middle - N Johnson, R Kaplinsky, B Anderson, D Luevanos, and Z Miller
Grades
K to 12tag(s): logic (161), problem solving (233), statistics (121)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site to find math problems correlating to your teaching standards or content. This site is perfect for finding materials to differentiate instruction with different student ability levels. Have students share their results and discuss their problem-solving process on your interactive whiteboard. Take screenshots of the different solutions and include on your class website. Another option is to take a picture of student's written solutions, then use Voxer, reviewed here, to extend student learning by having them add an audio recording describing their mathematical thinking. Share their Voxer to your student's digital portfolio on Seesaw, reviewed here, or another portfolio creation site. As students become more proficient in sharing their mathematical thinking and problem-solving activities, consider using their math talks as part of an ongoing podcast using Buzzsprout, reviewed here, as a way to extend student learning and promote math conversations and help students understand that there may be many different ways to arrive at the right answer to a problem. Buzzsprout features free and easy to use tools including the ability to create and schedule podcasts to be released on any date and time you desire.Mathematical Thinking for English Language Learners - Education Development Center, Inc
Grades
5 to 9tag(s): area (53), geometric shapes (135), measurement (122), rotation (3), tangrams (8)
In the Classroom
Although created for English Language Learners, take advantage of these geometric tasks for use with all students. Use the Sentence Starters and Story Frames as models for incorporating writing into any math lesson. If you are beginning the process of integrating technology, replace paper and pen by having students create blogs sharing their mathematical thinking and understanding using Tumblr, reviewed here. If you are teaching younger students and looking for an easy way to integrate technology and check for understanding, challenge your students to create a blog using Edublog, reviewed here.Life on Earth - BBC
Grades
6 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): climate change (99), earth (184), earth day (60), earthquakes (46), planets (113), writing prompts (61)
In the Classroom
Look at the various metrics based on your age to gain perspective on many science and history topics. Look at the impact of human behavior on the environment or at the "big picture" of what one human can do in a lifetime. Consider comparing the changes on Earth based on a student's age versus a teacher's age (if you're brave enough to tell!). You can also dial back the clock 100 years, but choose times in modern history for the comparison. Don't forget to use the dropdown menus on each chart for more information. For example, pick any planet to see how old you'd be there. Small groups of students could discuss and analyze different components of the site and present their findings to the larger class. Include this in math class as a way to apply multiplication formulas or conversions. Use observations on this site to spark blog posts of evidence-based writing. Have students make visual representations of their life on Earth as an infographic. To learn more about infographics in the classroom, see TeachersFirst's Now I See!.Dandy Candies - Dan Meyer
Grades
5 to 9tag(s): area (53), measurement (122), perimeter (20), problem solving (233), volume (34)
In the Classroom
Introduce this site (and video clip) on your interactive whiteboard or projector during units on measurement, volume, and perimeter. Then have students explore this site independently or in small groups. Use this site as the starting point for individual or group projects. Have students make concrete representations of candy and packaging to demonstrate responses. Before solving this activity, create a quick poll using Survey Anyplace, reviewed here, to see how much students know. Extend the challenge by having students write packaging/measurement challenges for their classmates to solve, perhaps for a product they especially like!Khan Academy Common Core - Khan Academy
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K to 12tag(s): addition (129), angles (52), base ten (5), coordinates (15), counting (60), data (151), division (98), equations (119), factoring (25), fractions (160), functions (52), geometric shapes (135), measurement (122), mixed numbers (8), multiplication (122), negative numbers (13), number lines (33), number sense (69), polynomials (20), prime numbers (26), probability (99), quadratics (27), rounding (8), square roots (15), statistics (121), subtraction (110), transformations (12), vectors (16), whole numbers (9)
In the Classroom
Share this site on your class website or blog for students to practice math concepts at home. Share with parents through your class website or newsletter as a great resource for review and reinforcement of math concepts. Share activities on an interactive whiteboard or projector. Use problems on the site to present new concepts or review information before end-of-unit assessments. Provide links to lessons on the class website or blog for students to review at home. Have students create their own lessons modeled on this site. Then have students create blogs to practice writing about their math solutions. If you are beginning the process of integrating technology, have students create blogs sharing their learning and understanding using Tumblr, reviewed here.Mathematics Assessment Project - Shell Center for Mathematical Education
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6 to 12tag(s): angles (52), area (53), assessment (147), charts and graphs (171), decimals (85), equations (119), estimation (33), measurement (122), negative numbers (13), percent (59), pythagorean theorem (19)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this site as a resource for classroom activities and assessments relating to Common Core standards. Share this site with others in your department as a resource for developing and implementing activity based lessons. View videos as part of your (and your department's) professional development sessions. This is an excellent site for any Math department head or curriculum leader to use when leading fellow teachers.Carbon Footprint Calculator - Carbon Footprint Ltd.
Grades
5 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): carbon dioxide (10), carbon footprint (5), climate change (99)
In the Classroom
Have each student use the calculator to determine their total. Compare students in the class and the types of activities that cause a greater amount. Ask questions as to why some activities raise the carbon footprint more than others. Research the reasons for a better understanding of what causes a carbon footprint. Discuss ways that families could take action to reduce their carbon footprint. Most students are unfamiliar with carbon offsets. Discuss what these are and whether they are important or needed. Create a campaign or contest to reduce the carbon footprint of your community and make a change for the future. Have students create a word cloud of the important terms they learn from this site (or things that will increase your footprint) using a tool such as WordItOut, reviewed here. Create infographics using the class footprint stats and a simple infographic tool such as Visme, reviewed here.What is nano? - Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
Grades
K to 12tag(s): atoms (44), engineering (129), gravity (43), matter (46), measurement (122)
In the Classroom
Teaching nanotechnology theory can be hard. Make the abstract idea concrete with the activities in the DIY Nano section of this website. Use the activities in the lab. In no time at all, students will be wrapping their minds around the tiny world of nanometers and nanotechnology. Encourage students to download the application if they have a smart phone and experiment further at home with their parents. (It's FREE!) This could really ignite a worthwhile career for aspiring scientists!Numbersleuth: Magnifying the Universe - Science is Beautiful
Grades
K to 12tag(s): animals (295), atoms (44), earth (184), measurement (122), planets (113), space (222)
In the Classroom
Provide time for student groups to explore this tool, record observations, discuss information they know, and generate questions. Research information to answer questions. Use this site before discussing the metric system or conversions between various units. It can be used to discuss the use of significant figures and errors in measurements and numbers. Use it as a springboard to measuring and comparing various items that students are familiar with. Embed this on to your class site for easy access by students.GeoGebra - GeoGebra
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): angles (52), geometric shapes (135), holidays (187), measurement (122)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a resource when first beginning to use GeoGebra (free) software. Share tutorial videos on your interactive whiteboard or projector with students as they learn the software. Have students create and design their own projects to share with the classroom. Use information on this site to embed and share projects on your classroom website or wiki.Math is Fun - Rod Pierce
Grades
3 to 9tag(s): logic (161), measurement (122), problem solving (233)
In the Classroom
Use the teacher's page on the interactive whiteboard or projector to demonstrate math concepts such as symmetry, tessellations, and basic algebra concepts. Assign activities and games to students and let them become the expert in one topic. Use the illustrated math dictionary provided on the site as an example and create a class math dictionary of concepts learned. Have students share their new math term on the class wiki. Not comfortable with wikis? Have no wiki worries - check out the "TeachersFirst's" Wiki Walk-Through. This may also be a site that you want to include on your class website for students to use both in and out of the classroom.Math Snacks - NMSU
Grades
5 to 9tag(s): animation (65), charts and graphs (171), coordinates (15), measurement (122), numbers (120)
In the Classroom
Find great interactives on proportions, number lines, ratios, measurement, and much more. Share the activities on your projector or interactive whiteboard. View the learners guide to record learning with the Math Snack animations and games. Find pre-lesson and post-lesson bonus activities in the Teachers guide. Check student answers with the attached answer key. Follow with other in-class scenarios using actual manipulatives such as snacks to show ratios or proportions.Real World Math: Using Google Earth in the Math Curriculum - Real world math
Grades
5 to 12Be aware that the "Community" link has been moved off-site and is designed for teachers, not students.
tag(s): data (151), earth (184), measurement (122), problem solving (233)
In the Classroom
Use this site to access lessons that bring Math to life and provide relevance to the students. These lessons provide an option to use higher level thinking skills that provide true understanding and learning of Math concepts.Have students complete these lessons and share their finished products on an interactive whiteboard or projector.
Measurement - Johnnie's Math Page
Grades
1 to 6tag(s): measurement (122), money (113), time (91)
In the Classroom
All of these activities would be fabulous on an interactive whiteboard. Be sure to turn up the volume.Include this website in your next class newsletter, your class blog, and your class web page. This is a wonderful choice for at-home practice (for the struggling students) or advanced activities (for the gifted students).