Middle_School_Links

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Interactive Links for Middle School Classroom Use

English/Language Arts

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Math

http://nlvm.usu.edu/

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives- Find Number & Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, & Data Analysis & Probability for Grades K-12.

Polygon Angle Applet

This java applet was designed to allow students to draw different polygons, and then determine the sum of the angles.

Cubic Volume

Fill a Rectangular Prism with cubes to determine volume.

Area Explorer

Explore the area of irregular polygons and test your knowledge.

Spatial Reasoning Using Cubes and Isometric Drawings

Students will explore polyhedra using different representations and perspectives for three dimensional block figures. In addition, students will examine area and volume concepts for block figures within this context.

Online Bar Graph Creator

Create simple bar charts online. Children can use if for very quick surveys or a teacher can use it to model the construction of a bar graph with a class or group. Most elements are editable.

Interactive Pentominoes

Use the 12 pentomino combinations to solve problems

General Coordinates

This activity will allow students to plot points on the coordinate plane and to read the coordinates of a point plotted by the computer. This activity will allow students to practice their point plotting skills. This site allows students to have many experiences locating and plotting ordered pairs. Students receive instant feedback on the correctness of their response.

Explore Math

ExploreLearning Math covers subjects from Middle School Math through Calculus. Core topics are brought to life with a set of 30-35 Gizmos^TM in each course. These Gizmo sets are complete with lessons, assessment, and detailed feedback, and they can be customized to align to NCTM standards, state standards, or leading textbooks.