6-8
Create
a shape sorter and consider all possible moves that will return a shape to its
original position.6-8
Determine
the ratio of circumference to diameter, and explore the meaning of π. 6-8
Us
e
the area formula for a rectangle to discover the area formulas for triangles,
parallelograms, and trapezoids. 6-8
Use
pattern recognition to determine the length of a diagonal of a square, and attempt to discover the Pythagorean Theorem.
6-8, 9-12
In this unit, students will investigate a relationship
between recursive functions and exponential functions.
6-8
Use
a pan balance to study equality, order of operations, numerical and variable
expressions, and other key algebraic concepts.6-8
Explore
the mathematics of the electoral college, the system used in this country to
determine the winner in a presidential election.
6-8
Understand ratio, proportion, scale factor, and similarity
using perimeter, area, volume and surface area of various rectangular shapes.
6-8
E
ngage
in a variety of activities that involve taking measurements, exploring
different ratios, and examining similar figures.6-8, 9-12
Use
movement to reinforce the concepts of linear functions and systems of
equations.
