For a thorough explanation of how to use Deal or No Deal to teach probability, go here. Includes wonderful student graphic organizer but you’d need to purchase the game yourself, which is typically on sale for less than $10.
Python Anyone???
If you are daring, try incorporating Computer Programming and Art with slope and linear equations! Don’t be fooled, it’s actually very easy and straightforward and the students will love it.
Just have your technology specialist download PYTHON on the students computers. Even if your students are not familiar with code (which is typically the case), they really only need to “copy” a few lines of code, changing only the parameters that indicate slope and intervals. Even so, students will love the results and this introduction to computer languages.
Here’s a slide show with example projects and directions. The project itself really won’t take two solid weeks, this teacher is integrating slope “lessons” with the actual project. In my experience, students need way more than two weeks on this subject anyways!
The Tortoise and the Hare – Systems Project
The story of the tortoise and the hare becomes a Systems of Equations project. It includes a one page explanation for the teacher and a two page handout for students. This particular story also includes a rat, so there are 3 equations to write and graph. Clear, simple assignment.
Linear Equations – Webquest Project
Here is a Webquest project set where students can choose from 3 different topics:
Burning Calories
Buying a cell phone
NBA or WNBA Statistics
Students will gather data, write an equation and graph using EXCEL. Handouts and rubrics are included.
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Concordia University
