Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 8 Unit 3

This collection of geometry lesson plans explores how slicing three-dimensional figures produces different cross-sections.

Enhance your middle school mathematics curriculum with our comprehensive five-lesson collection focused on linear equations and inequalities. This meticulously designed series guides students through fundamental concepts, ensuring a robust understanding of algebraic principles.

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Discover the comprehensive collection of videos on Equations Vocabulary. This curated series offers clear definitions and explanations of essential math terms related to equations, covering a wide range of concepts and skills. From foundational terms to more advanced vocabulary, these resources support students in mastering the language of math.

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The collection of animated math clip art on the topic of One-Step Equations from Media4Math includes solutions to equations that involve an inverse operation. The 16 animated pieces of clip art go over the different possibilities of operations and positive and negative constants. This collection provides educators with visually engaging tools to help students grasp the concept of solving one-step equations more effectively.

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The Equations collection on Media4Math is an invaluable resource for students and educators alike, offering a comprehensive set of definitions related to equations. This collection includes essential terms such as linear equations, quadratic equations, and polynomial equations. Each term is clearly defined, providing students with a solid foundation in understanding the various types of equations they will encounter in their studies.

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A set of resources for the TI-Nspire, TI-Nspire CX, and the Nspire App.

Here we gather the resources that support the use of algebra tiles to model integers.

This is a collection of Holiday-Themed issues of Math in the News.

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This comprehensive collection of 39 math examples focuses on using Algebra Tiles to model expressions and equations, providing a rich resource for educators and students alike. The examples cover a wide range of skills, starting with basic concepts and progressively increasing in complexity to challenge learners at various levels.

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The "Equations with Percents" collection on Media4Math offers a comprehensive set of 42 math examples designed to enhance students' understanding of percentage-based equations. This collection covers a wide range of skills, from basic percent calculations to more complex applications in real-world scenarios.

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This comprehensive collection of 12 math examples focuses on Linear Inequalities, offering a rich resource for educators and students alike. The examples are designed to progressively increase in complexity, covering a range of skills essential for mastering this fundamental algebraic concept. From basic inequality notation to solving complex linear inequalities, these examples provide a thorough exploration of the topic.

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This collection of math examples on the topic of Volume provides students with an in-depth exploration of volume concepts through a variety of visual models. Covering a range of skills and increasing in complexity, this collection helps students master foundational and advanced topics in volume. From calculating the volume of basic geometric shapes to applying volume formulas to complex objects, these examples build confidence and enhance comprehension by breaking down challenging concepts visually.

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This is part of a series of video animations of three-dimensional figures. These animations show different views of these figures: top, side, and bottom. Many of these figures are a standard part of the geometry curriculum and being able to recognize them is important.

Study these animations to learn the basic properties of these 3D figures. In particular, make a note of their sides, edges, and vertices. Look for any symmetries they have. Look for polygon shapes that are familiar. Finally, think of real-world examples that use these  figures.

Below we also include information about Platonic solids and 2D nets of these 3D figures. To get a better understanding of these 3D figures, study these basic forms.

This is part of a series of video animations of three-dimensional figures. These animations show different views of these figures: top, side, and bottom. Many of these figures are a standard part of the geometry curriculum and being able to recognize them is important.

Study these animations to learn the basic properties of these 3D figures. In particular, make a note of their sides, edges, and vertices. Look for any symmetries they have. Look for polygon shapes that are familiar. Finally, think of real-world examples that use these  figures.

Below we also include information about Platonic solids and 2D nets of these 3D figures. To get a better understanding of these 3D figures, study these basic forms.

This is part of a series of video animations of three-dimensional figures. These animations show different views of these figures: top, side, and bottom. Many of these figures are a standard part of the geometry curriculum and being able to recognize them is important.

Study these animations to learn the basic properties of these 3D figures. In particular, make a note of their sides, edges, and vertices. Look for any symmetries they have. Look for polygon shapes that are familiar. Finally, think of real-world examples that use these  figures.

Below we also include information about Platonic solids and 2D nets of these 3D figures. To get a better understanding of these 3D figures, study these basic forms.

This is part of a series of video animations of three-dimensional figures. These animations show different views of these figures: top, side, and bottom. Many of these figures are a standard part of the geometry curriculum and being able to recognize them is important.

Study these animations to learn the basic properties of these 3D figures. In particular, make a note of their sides, edges, and vertices. Look for any symmetries they have. Look for polygon shapes that are familiar. Finally, think of real-world examples that use these  figures.

Below we also include information about Platonic solids and 2D nets of these 3D figures. To get a better understanding of these 3D figures, study these basic forms.

This is part of a series of video animations of three-dimensional figures. These animations show different views of these figures: top, side, and bottom. Many of these figures are a standard part of the geometry curriculum and being able to recognize them is important.

Study these animations to learn the basic properties of these 3D figures. In particular, make a note of their sides, edges, and vertices. Look for any symmetries they have. Look for polygon shapes that are familiar. Finally, think of real-world examples that use these  figures.

Below we also include information about Platonic solids and 2D nets of these 3D figures. To get a better understanding of these 3D figures, study these basic forms.

This is part of a series of video animations of three-dimensional figures. These animations show different views of these figures: top, side, and bottom. Many of these figures are a standard part of the geometry curriculum and being able to recognize them is important.

Study these animations to learn the basic properties of these 3D figures. In particular, make a note of their sides, edges, and vertices. Look for any symmetries they have. Look for polygon shapes that are familiar. Finally, think of real-world examples that use these  figures.

Below we also include information about Platonic solids and 2D nets of these 3D figures. To get a better understanding of these 3D figures, study these basic forms.

This is part of a series of video animations of three-dimensional figures. These animations show different views of these figures: top, side, and bottom. Many of these figures are a standard part of the geometry curriculum and being able to recognize them is important.

Study these animations to learn the basic properties of these 3D figures. In particular, make a note of their sides, edges, and vertices. Look for any symmetries they have. Look for polygon shapes that are familiar. Finally, think of real-world examples that use these  figures.

Below we also include information about Platonic solids and 2D nets of these 3D figures. To get a better understanding of these 3D figures, study these basic forms.

This is part of a series of video animations of three-dimensional figures. These animations show different views of these figures: top, side, and bottom. Many of these figures are a standard part of the geometry curriculum and being able to recognize them is important.

Study these animations to learn the basic properties of these 3D figures. In particular, make a note of their sides, edges, and vertices. Look for any symmetries they have. Look for polygon shapes that are familiar. Finally, think of real-world examples that use these  figures.

Below we also include information about Platonic solids and 2D nets of these 3D figures. To get a better understanding of these 3D figures, study these basic forms.

This is part of a series of video animations of three-dimensional figures. These animations show different views of these figures: top, side, and bottom. Many of these figures are a standard part of the geometry curriculum and being able to recognize them is important.

Study these animations to learn the basic properties of these 3D figures. In particular, make a note of their sides, edges, and vertices. Look for any symmetries they have. Look for polygon shapes that are familiar. Finally, think of real-world examples that use these  figures.

Below we also include information about Platonic solids and 2D nets of these 3D figures. To get a better understanding of these 3D figures, study these basic forms.

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Topic: Inequalities

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Inequalities

This animated math clip art illustrates how a horizontal plane intersects a rectangular prism, forming a two-dimensional cross-section. As the plane moves through the prism, students can observe that the resulting cross-section is always a rectangle, reinforcing key geometric concepts related to slicing three-dimensional shapes.

Ideal for classroom instruction, this GIF animation helps students develop spatial reasoning by demonstrating how horizontal slices interact with the structure of a rectangular prism. This visual aid is particularly useful for teaching cross-sections in geometry, emphasizing how different slicing directions produce distinct 2D shapes.

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3D Geometry

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This animation shows how rotating a triangle around one of its sides creates a cone. It's a powerful visualization of how 2D shapes can generate 3D objects through rotation.

Animated math clip art like this is crucial for teaching as it helps students visualize the formation of cones. Teachers can use this to introduce concepts of volume and surface area of cones, as well as topics in calculus related to solids of revolution.

This animated math clip art visually demonstrates how a vertical plane intersects a rectangular prism, producing a two-dimensional cross-section. As the plane moves through the 3D shape, students can observe how the resulting cross-section remains a rectangle, reinforcing key geometric concepts related to slicing three-dimensional figures.

Perfect for classroom instruction, this GIF animation helps students develop spatial reasoning by illustrating how a vertical slice interacts with the faces of a rectangular prism. This resource is particularly useful for teaching cross-sections in geometry and preparing students to understand more complex 3D slicing concepts.

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Equations

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This animated clip art illustrates the process of solving one-step addition equations. The animation visually demonstrates how to isolate the variable by subtracting the constant term from both sides of the equation, reinforcing the concept of maintaining balance in equations.

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Equations

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This animated clip art illustrates the process of solving one-step addition equations. The animation visually demonstrates how to isolate the variable by subtracting the constant term from both sides of the equation, reinforcing the concept of maintaining balance in equations.

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Equations

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This animated clip art illustrates the process of solving one-step addition equations. The animation visually demonstrates how to isolate the variable by subtracting the constant term from both sides of the equation, reinforcing the concept of maintaining balance in equations.

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Equations

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This animated clip art illustrates the process of solving one-step addition equations. The animation visually demonstrates how to isolate the variable by subtracting the constant term from both sides of the equation, reinforcing the concept of maintaining balance in equations.

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Equations

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This animated clip art demonstrates solving one-step subtraction equations. The animation shows adding a constant to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable, emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance.

This visual tool is effective in teaching students the concept of solving equations. It helps students visualize the abstract process of balancing equations through a clear, step-by-step example. This clip art can be used in lessons to reinforce understanding of subtraction equations.

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Equations

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This animated clip art demonstrates solving one-step subtraction equations. The animation shows adding the same value to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable, emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance.

This visual tool is effective in teaching students the concept of solving equations. It helps students visualize the abstract process of balancing equations through a clear, step-by-step example. This clip art can be used in lessons to reinforce understanding of subtraction equations.

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Equations

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This animated clip art demonstrates solving one-step subtraction equations. The animation shows adding the same value to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable, emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance.

This visual tool is effective in teaching students the concept of solving equations. It helps students visualize the abstract process of balancing equations through a clear, step-by-step example. This clip art can be used in lessons to reinforce understanding of subtraction equations.

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Equations

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This animated clip art demonstrates solving one-step subtraction equations. The animation shows adding the same value to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable, emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance.

This visual tool is effective in teaching students the concept of solving equations. It helps students visualize the abstract process of balancing equations through a clear, step-by-step example. This clip art can be used in lessons to reinforce understanding of subtraction equations.

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Equations

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This animated clip art shows the process of solving one-step multiplication equations. The animation demonstrates dividing both sides of the equation, or multiplying by the reciprocal, to isolate the variable, highlighting the concept of maintaining equation balance.

This visual resource is effective for teaching the concept of solving equations. It helps students visualize the abstract process of balancing equations through a clear, step-by-step example. This clip art can be used in lessons to provide multiple perspectives on solving equations, enhancing understanding.

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Equations

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This animated clip art illustrates the process of solving one-step multiplication equations. The animation demonstrates dividing both sides of the equation by the same number to isolate the variable, highlighting the concept of maintaining equation balance.

This visual resource is effective for teaching the concept of solving equations. It helps students visualize the abstract process of balancing equations through a clear, step-by-step example. This clip art can be used in lessons to provide multiple perspectives on solving equations, enhancing understanding.