Chewing Gum: Everything Has a History!
By Gail Hennessey
My latest addition to my Everything Has a History Series.
Show kids that even chewing gum has a history with this fun/informative web quest. There are 11 web questions, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, a teacher page with directions, extension activities and the key.
Great for a Friday, day before a vacation or just when you'd like to show kids that history is all around us!
Part of my Everything Has a History Series: Check out the other resources in this series:
1. The first in my series, Everything Has a History. Why not show your students that even candy has a history with this fun/informative web quest! Learn facts including marshmallows date back to 2000 BC and King Tut's Tomb contained licorice. I also have included several additional resources and extension activities. Great for a Friday, a day before a vacation activity or just when you'd like to share with kids that...everything has a history!
History of Candy Webquest
2. Everything has a history...even the peanut. Use this informative web quest to show your kids the history of the peanut!
March is National Peanut Month. My web quest," Learn about the Peanut!" is a fun/informative activity that helps develop skills such as reading for information and using research and computer skills. Comprehension questions, fun facts about the peanut and lots of extension activities (and the key) are included. A great activity for a Friday or when you need a substitute activity.Everything Has a History...even Peanuts!
3. Check out my History of Shoes! Everything Has A History, even SHOES!
4. With spring, comes the sprouting of tulips. Tulips have a very interesting history. Sharing information about the history of the tulip is a great way to show kids that EVERYTHING has a history.
Reading passage, Did You Know? fun facts, comprehension questions, Map-skill activity, Teacher page with extension activities and key.
Fun/informative reading activity.
Possible Interactive Notebook Activity.History of Tulips: A Reading/Activites
**April 26th is National Pretzel Day!**Use this reading passage to show students that everything has a history, even pretzels! The resource includes a reading passage, a Did You Know? section of fun facts about pretzels. For example: Baldies are what saltless pretzels are called! There is also a short map skill activity to show students the location of where pretzels originated. There are comprehension questions and a teacher page with extension activities and links.The History of Pretzels!
Coordinate Plane Pixel Art Activity
By Matemaths
Let your students practice while having fun with this engaging no-prep, and self-checking Cartesian Plane activity. Students will practice writing ordered pairs for 20 points on the coordinate plane with this fun digital activity using Google Sheets. I used it as a sub-plan in eighth grade and the kids loved it. As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.
It’s a great way to introduce additional problems for
· Back to School test review and prep
· Additional materials for remediation
· Individual and whole class assignments
· Lesson plan activity for substitute teachers
Due to the limitations of Microsoft Excel functionality, this resource must be used in Google Sheets only at this time.
Solutions are included for your convenience.
Suitable for IB MYP Middle Years Programme.
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Summer Solving One Step Equations Pixel Art Activity
By Matemaths
Let your students practice while having fun with this engaging no-prep, Summer-themed, and self-checking one-step equations activity. Students will solve 20 one-step equations with rational coefficients using Google Sheets. I used it as a sub-plan in eighth grade and the kids loved it. As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.
The answers include fractions and negative numbers.
Solutions are included for your convenience.
Suitable for IB MYP Middle Years Programme.
If you prefer a version with no negatives, you can find it here:
⭐End of Year Solving One Step Equations Pixel Art Activity No Negatives
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Simple and Compound Probability Math Resource Digital and Printable
By Matemaths
This resource, available in both digital and printable formats, is designed to make learning probability an engaging and self-directed experience.
With an included answer key and a special reference page, students can easily check their work and deepen their understanding.
What’s Included:
Features:
Enhance your teaching toolkit with this versatile probability activity. Watch as your students gain confidence and proficiency in a fundamental math skill!
If they need to complete the activity on different days, they have to use the same device and the same browser, a button "continue" will appear on the first page and they can continue right where they left off.
Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.
Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.
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Converting Between Standard and Scientific Notation Math Resource
By Matemaths
This resource, is designed to make learning converting between standard and scientific notation and between scientific notation and standard form an engaging and self-directed experience.
With an included answer key and a special reference page, students can easily check their work and deepen their understanding.
What’s Included:
Features:
Enhance your teaching toolkit with this versatile activity. Watch as your students gain confidence and proficiency in a fundamental math skill!
If they need to complete the activity on different days, they have to use the same device and the same browser, a button "continue" will appear on the first page and they can continue right where they left off.
Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.
Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.
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Volume of Cylinders and Cones Math Digital Resource
By Matemaths
Looking for an exciting and interactive method to help your 8th graders review volume of cylinders and cones? Look no further!
Our self checking, no prep and easy-to-use activity is the perfect way for your students to practice finding volume of cylinders and cones problems.
With 20 problems to solve, your students will be fully engaged and motivated to collect stamps from different locations around the globe as they complete each question.
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Don’t miss this opportunity to review math concepts with your students in a fun and meaningful way.
Grab this digital activity today and watch your students’ math skills soar!
Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.
Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.
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Squared and Cubic Roots: No Prep, Self-Checking Activity Digital and Printable
By Matemaths
This squared and cubic roots activity is perfect for 8th-grade math classrooms, providing a no-prep, self-checking solution that saves time and boosts learning.
The resource features a helpful reference page to revisit key concepts and includes 18 problems designed to challenge and engage students.
Available in both digital and printable formats, it makes learning accessible and flexible.
Students earn stickers for correct answers, adding an element of fun to their practice.
Ideal for both in-person and online learning environments.
Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.
Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.
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Slope Intercept Form Linear Relationship 8th Grade Digital and Self-Checking
By Matemaths
Enhance your 8th grade math lessons with this engaging, no-prep digital activity focused on mastering the slope-intercept form and linear relationships. Designed to be self-checking, this resource includes 20 interactive questions that reveal landmarks of famous cities around the world as students solve each problem of finding slope or y-intercept, adding an element of fun and global exploration to learning.
Key Features:
Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.
Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.
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Solving Inequalities Drag and Drop Self-Checking Activity Digital and Printable
By Matemaths
Enhance your 8th-grade math lessons with this comprehensive digital drag and drop activity focused on solving inequalities.
This no-prep, self-checking resource is designed to engage students and simplify your planning.
Included with the digital activity are a reference sheet and a printable version of the questions, ensuring flexibility in your teaching approach.
Key Features:
This resource is perfect for classroom use, homework assignments, or distance learning.
Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.
Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.
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Constant of Proportionality Activity: Digital and Printable
By Matemaths
Enhance your 8th-grade math lessons with this comprehensive activity focusing on constant of proportionality.
This no-prep, self-checking resource is designed to engage students and simplify your planning.
Included with the digital activity are a reference sheet, task cards and a printable version of the questions, ensuring flexibility in your teaching approach.
Key Features:
This resource is perfect for classroom use, homework assignments, or distance learning.
Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.
Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.
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Exponent Rules - Laws of Exponents Activity: Digital and Printable
By Matemaths
Enhance your 8th-grade math lessons with this comprehensive activity focusing onlaws of exponents.
This no-prep, self-checking resource is designed to engage students and simplify your planning.
Included with the digital activity are a reference sheet and a printable version of the questions, ensuring flexibility in your teaching approach.
Key Features:
This resource is perfect for classroom use, homework assignments, or distance learning.
Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.
Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.
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Solving Equations with Variable on Both Sides Activity: Digital and Printable
By Matemaths
Enhance your 8th-grade math lessons with this comprehensive pixel art focused on solving equations with variables on both sides.
This no-prep, self-checking resource is designed to engage students and simplify your planning.
Included with the digital activity are a reference sheet, task cards and a printable version of the questions, ensuring flexibility in your teaching approach.
Key Features:
This resource is perfect for classroom use, homework assignments, or distance learning.
Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.
Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.
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Email: infomatemaths@gmail.com
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Real Numbers on a Number Line Activity: Digital and Printable
By Matemaths
Transform your 8th-grade math classroom with this Real Number on a Number Line Drag and Drop Activity—a game-changer in both digital and printable formats. This versatile resource ensures students master real numbers at their own pace, with an interactive and self-checking experience that minimizes your prep time.
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This resource is perfect for supporting students in understanding real numbers. The self-paced, self-checking nature of the activity empowers students to take ownership of their learning, reducing the need for constant teacher intervention and allowing them to seek help only when absolutely necessary.
Perfect for:
Ready to elevate your 8th-grade math lessons?
Add this Real Number Drag and Drop Activity to your cart today and watch your students thrive!
Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.
Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.
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Evaluating Linear Functions at a Point: 8th Grade Mystery Picture Activity
By Matemaths
Enhance your students' understanding of evaluating linear functions at a point with this engaging and educational 8th Grade Pre-Algebra activity!
Perfect for reinforcing concepts in functions, this digital mystery picture activity includes:
Ideal for pre-algebra classes, this resource supports classroom learning and homework practice.
It's a great tool for teachers looking to provide interactive and varied math activities. Perfect for use in digital classrooms or for print.
If they need to complete the activity on different days, they have to use the same device and the same browser, a button "continue" will appear on the first page and they can continue right where they left off.
Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.
Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.
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Email: infomatemaths@gmail.com
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Pythagorean Theorem Pixel Art Activity
By Matemaths
Pythagorean Theorem Mystery Picture! Engage your students with this seamless, self-checking exercise where they can refine their skills in deducing the missing leg or hypotenuse of right triangles by applying the Pythagorean Theorem.
No preparation needed.
Students will use Google Sheets to solve 20 problems and reveal a fun summer-themed picture.
Ideal for seventh grade math or as a sub-plan.
It’s a great way to introduce additional problems for
· End of Year test review and prep
· Additional materials for remediation
· Individual and whole class assignments
· Lesson plan activity for substitute teachers
Solutions are included for your convenience.
Copyright © 2023 Matemaths
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Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Not for public display.
***YOU CAN EARN MONEY for future TeachShare purchases when you leave feedback on a resource you purchase. All you have to do is leave feedback on the purchased resource. In doing it, you earn TpT credits that credits can be redeemed and used for future purchases.
***CONTACT ME - Please feel free to contact me anytime!
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Pythagorean Theorem Pixel Art Activity
By Matemaths
Pythagorean Theorem Mystery Picture! Engage your students with this seamless, self-checking exercise where they can refine their skills in deducing the missing leg or hypotenuse of right triangles by applying the Pythagorean Theorem.
No preparation needed.
Students will use Google Sheets to solve 20 problems and reveal a fun summer-themed picture.
Ideal for seventh grade math or as a sub-plan.
It’s a great way to introduce additional problems for
· End of Year test review and prep
· Additional materials for remediation
· Individual and whole class assignments
· Lesson plan activity for substitute teachers
Solutions are included for your convenience.
Copyright © 2023 Matemaths
All rights reserved by the author.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Not for public display.
***YOU CAN EARN MONEY for future TeachShare purchases when you leave feedback on a resource you purchase. All you have to do is leave feedback on the purchased resource. In doing it, you earn TpT credits that credits can be redeemed and used for future purchases.
***CONTACT ME - Please feel free to contact me anytime!
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Chewing Gum: Everything Has a History!
By Gail Hennessey
My latest addition to my Everything Has a History Series.
Show kids that even chewing gum has a history with this fun/informative web quest. There are 11 web questions, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, a teacher page with directions, extension activities and the key.
Great for a Friday, day before a vacation or just when you'd like to show kids that history is all around us!
Part of my Everything Has a History Series: Check out the other resources in this series:
1. The first in my series, Everything Has a History. Why not show your students that even candy has a history with this fun/informative web quest! Learn facts including marshmallows date back to 2000 BC and King Tut's Tomb contained licorice. I also have included several additional resources and extension activities. Great for a Friday, a day before a vacation activity or just when you'd like to share with kids that...everything has a history!
History of Candy Webquest
2. Everything has a history...even the peanut. Use this informative web quest to show your kids the history of the peanut!
March is National Peanut Month. My web quest," Learn about the Peanut!" is a fun/informative activity that helps develop skills such as reading for information and using research and computer skills. Comprehension questions, fun facts about the peanut and lots of extension activities (and the key) are included. A great activity for a Friday or when you need a substitute activity.Everything Has a History...even Peanuts!
3. Check out my History of Shoes! Everything Has A History, even SHOES!
4. With spring, comes the sprouting of tulips. Tulips have a very interesting history. Sharing information about the history of the tulip is a great way to show kids that EVERYTHING has a history.
Reading passage, Did You Know? fun facts, comprehension questions, Map-skill activity, Teacher page with extension activities and key.
Fun/informative reading activity.
Possible Interactive Notebook Activity.History of Tulips: A Reading/Activites
**April 26th is National Pretzel Day!**Use this reading passage to show students that everything has a history, even pretzels! The resource includes a reading passage, a Did You Know? section of fun facts about pretzels. For example: Baldies are what saltless pretzels are called! There is also a short map skill activity to show students the location of where pretzels originated. There are comprehension questions and a teacher page with extension activities and links.The History of Pretzels!
Best Work Online Portfolio End of Year Project in Weebly | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
Showcasing the Year’s Best Work in an Online Weebly Portfolio utilizes the free Web 2.0 tool www.weebly.com to create an online portfolio/web site. No download is required to use the product, making it easy for teachers who are not able to download software on classroom computers to still give their students a choice in learning.
In this lesson, students are provided with a quick tutorial, as well as links to other resources to help them with their designs. The tutorial is intended to help students get started with the program and then use the resources within the program to refine their creations.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher Notes and Resources
• Quick Getting Started Tutorial for Students
• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric for Online Portfolio Project
This project was created for 7th and 8th graders but would also be appropriate for upper elementary or early high school students.
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⭐ Memories from the Year Video Project - End of Year Activity
⭐ Student Success Guidebook - Brochure Project
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Memories from the Year Video Project - End of Year Activity | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
Memories from the Year (video project) gives students an opportunity to share their memories from the school year as a culminating activity to the year. It uses the Web 2.0 tool, WeVideo, which is convenient for teachers and students since it does not require download. Students use existing pictures and videos or shoot additional ones and then combine those with WeVideo’s built in music to create a video retrospective of the year. The project was created for 7th and 8th graders but could easily be adapted to use with upper elementary through early high school.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources
• Video Project Instructions, Expectations & Grading Rubric
• Video Planning Worksheet
Related Products
⭐ "I'll Always Remember" - End of the Year PowerPoint Project
⭐ "My Best Work" - Online Portfolio End of Year Project in Weebly
⭐ Student Success Guidebook - Brochure Project
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