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MS Math: Teacher Resources

Geometry Projects

Game - Teichmuller Space Navigator Geometry Game
     Provides the game. 10-09

Geometry Exercises (AAA Math - Banfill)
     Provides interactive practice by topic and includes volume, area, surface area, circumference and perimeter, polygons, and more.

Geometry Projects and Tools (Costantino and Ewing)
     Provides geometry tools, called Ptools, with an emphasis on Ptolemy. 5-00

Interactive On-Line Geometry
     Provides games and activities. 10-09

Tetrahedral Puzzle (Geometry Technologies - ScienceU.com)
     "The object of this puzzle is to reconstruct a cube from ten tetrahedral pieces." 5-01 

STEM Websites

STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

  • CEE Children's Engineering Educators
    Free design briefs and ready to use activities
  • Engineering is Elementary
    The EIE® project has produced 20 curricular units based on a science and engineering field, a storybook, and a focus country in which the unit is set. Elementary.
  • Math by Design
    Students become junior architects, by creating two different simulated environments. As they work with each, students are given a series of tasks that they complete by applying their knowledge of geometry and measurement concepts. Middle school
  • PBS STEM Math
    Lesson plans and games for K-12
  • WISTEM.org
    Information about Wisconsin conferences and competitions, as well as resources for secondary students and young adults interested in pursuing STEM-related careers
  • Wisconsin 4-H Stem Guide
    Activities and resources designed for 4-H volunteers and staff in order to incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in 4-H Youth Development.

General Math Lesson Plan Ideas

  1. MathVids.com
                  Free math videos for middle school, high school, and college students                      who need math help. 
  2. By Grade Level (PBSLearningMedia.org)
      Provides math exercises and lessons by grade level.
  3. By Grade Level and Topic (8-10) (British Columbia Ministry of Education)
      Provides math outcomes and activities by topic and grade level (8-10).
  4. By Topic (Thinkquest Team 20991) 
      Provides math tutorials by topic. 5-00
  5. Eighth Grade Math Lessons, Instructions, and Activities (MathForum.org)
      Provides 57 sources of lessons, instructions, and activities related to eighth grade math.
  6. Math Eighth Grade (AAA Math - Banfill)
      Provides interactive practice in math, including numbers, decimals, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurement, geometry, expressions, equations, scientific notation, and more. Designed for eighth grade.
  7. Math for Seventh Grade (AAA Math - Banfill)
      Provides interactive practice in math, including numbers, decimals, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurement, geometry, expressions, equations, scientific notation, and more. Designed for seventh grade.
  8. Middle and High School Math Lessons (PBSLearningMedia.org)
      Provides lessons, activities, and videos to support lessons.
  9. Organized By Grade Level and By Topic (Awesome Library)
      Provides math lessons and activities by grade level or topic.
  10. Problems and Solutions (eMathematics.net)
      Provides problems, explanations, and solutions. Includes the topics of pre-algebra, algebra, geometry graphs and functions, trigonometry, coordinate geometry and combinatorics. Also includes arithmetic, integers, divisibility, fractions, exponents and roots, percentages, proportional reasoning, percentages, fractions, equations, 2-D shapes, indices and exponents, quadratic equations, variations, permutations, combinations, matrices, factorials, and inner products. 10-09
  11. Seventh Grade Math Lessons, Instructions, and Activities (MathForum.org)
                 Provides 78 sources of lessons, instructions, and activities related to seventh grade math. 

Online Video Resources

The following sites provide exemplary lesson plans, curriculum, or learning objects. 

  • Annenberg Media Learning
    Provides teacher professional development and classroom
    resources across the curriculum. Look for the VoD symbols to stream free video.
  • Edutopia: Professional Development Videos
    Provided through The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF)
  • National Geographic Educator
    Browse the "multimedia" link in teacher resources to browse or search videos, photos, and cartoons.
  • PBS LearningMedia
    PreK–16. PBS LearningMedia brings together public media, produced specifically for educators, from PBS, WGBH, and over 55 public media partners. High-quality content is tied to Common Core and national curriculum standards. Search by grade level, subject area, media type, languages, and accessibility. Science-related materials are the largest group, though other curricular areas are well represented. Professional development videos are included as well. Registration required.
  • TeacherTube
    This is a community-mediated, continually growing collection of educational media.
  • Teaching Channel
    Short videos of teachers in action, meant to demonstrate effective teaching practices and to inspire.
  • Wisconsin Educational Communications Board (ECB)
    The Wisconsin ECB is a statewide telecommunications system and supports education. ECB VideoLink offers high-quality video programs for Wisconsin's K-12 students and teachers, available right now via streaming or download to your computer.

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