Algebra Lesson Plans

1. A Perpendicular Pilgrimage - Students examine the concept of perpendicularity both geometrically and algebraically. Students apply their knowledge by designing safe passage through a two-dimensional obstacle course using only perpendicular line segments.
2. Algebra Game: Activity- Visual simple equation solving.
3. Algebra Wizards - Hey! Are you an Algebra Wizard? It is as easy as one, two, three to be the greatest wizard in all the land. So take out your magic wand and put on your magical thinking hats to see if you too know the magic equation to be an Algebra Wizard.
4. Algebraic Addition- To get the student to realize the rules of signs without the turnoff that he/she may have gotten previously.
5. Algebraic Factoring- To show the geometric basis of algebraic factoring.

1. 30-60-90 Right Triangles and Algebra - This lesson covers right triangle relationships of the 30-60-90 triangle.
2. Angles and Algebra - This lesson covers angle measure for triangles and complementary/supplementary angles.
3. Area, Arithmetic and Algebra- To show how area of rectangles and squares can motivate the learning of multiplication rules for certain binomials.
4. Awareness of Pre-Algebra Concepts- Since algebra is taught now in most junior high classrooms strictly in the abstract mode, students take it only if it's required and unless they plan to attend a university, they forget most of the algebraic concepts they were taught..
5. Buy or Lease an Automobile- This lesson deals with comparing which is better to buy or to lease an automobile. The student gets involved as a consumer and researches the different prices of the cars that they may be interested in purchasing.
6. Close Your Math - Students complete a role playing activity to build understanding of number concepts. Students use Algebraic Closure throughout six operations to better comprehend and review basic number theory.
7. Coaster Connections- What science and math exist in a roller coaster? You will enter the world of roller coasters via hands-on activities, Internet information, online experts, and computer simulations.
8. Color, Computers, and Math- This activity looks at additive and subtractive color, light, and conversions between base 10 and base 16.
9. Corny Equations With Computers and Calculators- Students use a graphing calculator, online calculators, and other tools to explore the profitability of raising corn.
10. Curve Fitting and the TI-85 Graphing Calculator- This is a step-by-step guide for using the TI-85 Graphing Calculator to do scatter plots using data obtained from sources on the Internet.
11. Discovering Growth Patterns- The differences between linear (arithmetic) and exponential (geometric) growth functions are emphasized in this lesson.
12. Distance over Time - What is velocity and how is it determined? In this lesson plan, students are actively involved in experiments to measure and calculate the magnitude of speed, known as velocity using algebraic terms.
13. Double This - Does doubled mean to multiply? Does quotient mean subtraction or division? This activity will provide students practice in changing verbal expressions to algebraic equations.
14. Equation Worksheet Maker - Create 15 types of equation problems. General equations, Systems, and Quadratics. Answers automatically created for you.
15. Functions Made Easy- It will even lend a richer meaning to the social sciences and language arts for functions are basically about relationships and connections.
16. Games on Graphs (MegaMath)- Graph theory has been used to find the best way to route and schedule airplanes and invent a secret code that no one can crack.
17. How Old Did You Say? - How Old Did You Say? What an interesting way for students to see and develop algebraic formulas based on their own ages as the known variable.
18. How popular is your favorite site?- Keep track of the counter at you favorite site for several months. Is it increasing, decreasing, or staying the same in popularity?
19. How Simple Is Your Rational Expression? - Rational expressions are algebraic expressions whose numerator and denominator are polynomials. This lesson simplifies such expressions and identifies values of the variable that must be excluded.
20. Linear Algebra Lessons- The object of this lab is to familiarize you with some of the common techniques used in linear algebra.
21. Locker Problem- Imagine you are at a school that still has student lockers. There are 1000 lockers, all shut and unlocked, and 1000 students.
22. Math, Baseball, and the San Francisco Giants- The deal is that you will report back to the rest of the math class all the different ways mathematics is used in the game of baseball. This should be a no brainer, or at least you hope!
23. Mixed Expressions and Complex Fractions - Algebraic expressions such as (a + b/c), and (5 + (x-y)/(x+3)) are called mixed expressions. Changing mixed expressions to rational expressions is similar to changing mixed numbers to improper fractions.
24. Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials Using Algebra Tiles- To eliminate the frustration and anxiety involved with Multiplying and Factoring polynomials through the usage of Algebra Tiles.
25. Multiplying Binomials with FOIL- The FOIL method is an easy way to remember how to multiply binomials.
26. Numbers, Patterns, and Algebraic Thinking - Fifth grade students use spreadsheets to help in their understanding of concepts of numbers, patterns, and algebraic thinking.
27. Old Poly Factoring - Old Poly factoring is a great reinforcement or enhancement to any algebraic factoring unit. Students are given a set of Old Poly cards and have to match polynomials to their factored forms.
28. PUMP Algebra Curriculum- It is an attempt to make high school Algebra accessible to all students through the use of situational curriculum materials and an intelligent computer based tutoring system.
29. Rectangle Pattern Challenges- A fun challenge for your classes!
30. Simultaneous Equations Using Elimination- The student will be able to solve a system of two equations when there are two unknowns.
31. Smiling Man- Students will engage in Factoring problems.
32. Solving Systems of Equations Algebraically - Student will solve a system of equations algebraically.
33. Sorting Pennies, A Wagering Activity for Algebra 1- To introduce other methods of solving simultaneous equation besides graphing.
34. Statistical Analysis- To use data from the Chesapeake Bay; temperature, phosphate, nitrates, salinity, oxygen, and to analyze.
35. The Power of Algebra- These lesson plans require the free Acrobat reader from Adobe.
36. Traffic Jam Activity- Here's the problem, which is also sometimes called Traffic Jam.
37. U.S. Shirts Problem- When PAT-E-OH Furniture Inc. went out of business, you were able to get another job at U. S. Shirts. This is a custom Tee shirt shop that prints shirts for their customers.
38. Who Won the Cross-Country Meet? - Using algebraic expressions, the students write a verbal expression into an algebraic expression and then solve the expression. Some of the examples will deal with Who Won the Cross-Country Meet?