Students explore the concept of fractals. In this fractal lesson, students use applets to explore Koch's Snowflake, Sierpinski's Triangle, and other fractals. Students develop these concepts through exploration and teacher guided...

Students explore the concept of graph theory. In this graph theory lesson, students participate in hands-on activities that enforce graph theory. Students manipulate graph applets on the internet. Students create a graphical model of...

Students explore the relationship of angles as it relates to 2 and 3-D shapes. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between acute, obtuse, right, alternate interior, exterior and adjacent angles. They manipulate a math...

Students examine the concept of fractions. In this fractions king lesson, students review math vocabulary and discover the equivalent forms of fractions as decimals and percents.

Sixth graders determine appropriate scales when graphing data. In this graphing lesson, 6th graders use an the applet "Graph It" to determine what is an appropriate scale for their data.

Explore the concept of building equations for perimeter and circumference. Learners use rulers to measure the perimeter of half a sheet of paper.  Then fold the sheet of paper numerous times, each time measuring perimeter. ...

Young scholars solve problems. In this math lesson, students write solutions using LOGO commands in order to help get the turtle to the pond.

Students explore the concept of the coordinate plane. In this coordinate plane lesson, students graph points on the coordinate plane using an applet. Students graph functions using an applet. Students play a Maze Game where they must...

Students explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson, students use a applet that demonstrates chaos and probability of spread for a forest fire. Students also play applets about the Game of Life and Rabbits and Wolves,...

Students explore the concept of Mandelbrot sets and Julia sets. In this Mandelbrot and Julia set instructional activity, students use a function integrator applet to investigate two-variable function iterations. Students use Julia set...

Young scholars explore the concept of the bell curve. In this bell curve instructional activity, students discuss the controversy associated with the bell curve. Young scholars use an applet to explore a normal distribution. Students...

Students use clock arithmetic to find remainders. In this patterns in math lesson, students explore the relationship between clock arithmetic and remainders using a computer applet. Students also identify patterns in Pascal's triangle...

Students examine the patterns that exist in Pascal's Triangle. They explore multiples and factors. Sudents use an applet to create and color the multiples in Pascal's Triangle.

Students explore the concept of modular arithmetic and cryptography. In this modular arithmetic and cryptography instructional activity, students use applets to explore modular arithmetic using a clock and Caesar Ciphers. Students...

Students explore the concept of probability. In this probability instructional activity, students simulate a controlled forest burn using an applet. Students vary the probability of trees burning and predict what will happen.

High schoolers explore the concept of fractals. In this fractals lesson plan, students play the "Chaos Game" via an applet. High schoolers place dots on the screen to recognize that they have created Sierpinski's Triangle.

Young scholars explore the concept of functions. In this function lesson, students determine if the graph is a function by using the vertical line test. Young scholars use an applet to explore the vertical line test on a variety of graphs.

Students explore the concept of fractals. In this fractals lesson, students discuss Sierpinski's Triangle using an applet. Students discuss the patterns involved with fractals. Students discuss the area of Sierpinski's triangle as the...

Students explore the concept of linear functions. In this linear functions lesson, students translate linear functions from tables to graphs to equations. Students use an applet to write a function rule for a linear function in...

Students explore the concept of perimeter. In this perimeter lesson, students discuss how to find perimeter of various shapes. Students use the Perimeter Explorer applet to find the perimeter of various shapes.

Learners explore the concept of patterns. In this patterns lesson, students use applets to manipulate tessellations. Learners predict the next number in a sequence by recognizing patterns.

Pupils analyze group data to identify significant differences. They use simulation to create their own random assignment data for comparison. 

Scholars take transformations from the second to the third dimension as they extend their thinking of transformations to include three-dimensional figures. They explore how to use matrices to represent compositions of...

Increase your sample and increase your accuracy! Scholars complete an activity that compares sample size to variability in results. Learners realize that the greater the sample size, the smaller the range in the distribution of sample...