Internet Resources to Enhance Geometry

As I worked with the 7th grade math teachers at IMMS to infuse technology into their upcoming lessons, we found several great resources online. We were searching for simulations or activities to give students a better understanding of volume. Here are some of the gems that we found:

• How High Volume Simulator - Students determine the volume of one container and then estimate in a different size container where the "fill line" would be when the water is poured in. once students check their estimation, another problem is generated. After looking at the web app, we decided that it would be good to have the students do a screencast as they estimate. During the screencast, the students would talk through the steps of how they determined the volume for each container. The recorded explanation would then be turned in to the teacher. The beauty of this activity is that students can work until they get the correct estimation to turn in!

• Math By Design - In this game based application, students help design a park. They must use all different types of geometry to complete the tasks. High level thinking is required as students must determine many different situations with composite figures to find area and volume. Other tasks also include working with similar objects and finding surface area. This interactive web app is a great way to engage students as they learn geometry!

 

• Pyramid Panic - This game forces students to use number sense and mental math to quickly maneuver through the game. The game uses properties students have learned for geometry as they move through the different phases.

Simulations and Games for Math - One Stop Shopping!

The 7th grade math teachers at IMMS, Jodi Price and Mary Evans, have been using a website with their students to simulate rolling dice for probability. The website is called Maths and offers a plethora of simulations and games to use in a math or science class. Students can create their own word searches, concentration games, or even play hangman.  This website has been linked on the district Symbaloo under Applying>Simulations.

Here is a quick sample of rolling the dice. The web app shows the different rolls on the right hand side while counting the rolls for the students at the top. What a great way to practice probability without having the dice flying all over the room!