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The Shodor Education Foundation, The National Science Foundation , The Notre Dame Center for Research Computing , The Notre Dame Colleges of Engineering and Science , The Notre Dame Mathematics Department, The Northern Indiana Science, Mathematics and Engineering Collaborative (NISMEC ), and The Notre Dame extended Research Community (NDeRC ).&lt;br/&gt;
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The Shodor Education Foundation, The National Science Foundation , The Notre Dame Center for Research Computing , The Notre Dame Colleges of Engineering and Science , The Notre Dame Mathematics Department, The Northern Indiana Science, Mathematics and Engineering Collaborative (NISMEC ), and The Notre Dame extended Research Community (NDeRC ).&lt;br/&gt;
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7.2.7 Science&lt;br/&gt;
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The Shodor Education Foundation, The National Science Foundation , The Notre Dame Center for Research Computing , The Notre Dame Colleges of Engineering and Science , The Notre Dame Mathematics Department, The Northern Indiana Science, Mathematics and Engineering Collaborative (NISMEC ), and The Notre Dame extended Research Community (NDeRC ).&lt;br/&gt;
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This page is dedicated to the presentation of Shodor&#039;s Interactivate tools and their and alignment to Indiana state standards.&lt;br/&gt;
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Number and Operations (22)&lt;br/&gt;
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(Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12)&lt;br/&gt;
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An Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences&lt;br/&gt;
Introduces students to arithmetic and geometric sequences. Students explore further through producing sequences by varying the starting number, multiplier, and add-on.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;Introduces students to fractions and explores basic mathematical operations with fractions, comparing fractions, and converting fractions into decimals or percents.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8)&lt;br/&gt;
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4.2.9&lt;br/&gt;
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(Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8)&lt;br/&gt;
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6.2.9&lt;br/&gt;
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Students practice and improve upon their estimation skills.&lt;br/&gt;
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4.7.7&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
6.2.9&lt;br/&gt;
Factors&lt;br/&gt;
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4.1.8&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.2.9&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Fraction Facts&lt;br/&gt;
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(Grades 6-8)&lt;br/&gt;
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5.1.4&lt;br/&gt;
Fraction King&lt;br/&gt;
Students and teacher play a game called &amp;quot;Fraction King&amp;quot; to seed the idea of taking fractions of whole numbers then use manipulatives and several computer applets to concretize the idea.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
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Students get practice working with conversion of fractions, decimals, percents through using several of the Interactivate activities.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
4.1.5&lt;br/&gt;
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5.1.4&lt;br/&gt;
Multiplying Decimals and Mixed Numbers&lt;br/&gt;
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4.1.7&lt;br/&gt;
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Pascal&#039;s Triangle&lt;br/&gt;
Looks at how Pascal&#039;s Triangle can be used to generate Sierpinski triangle-like results.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
4.4.3&lt;br/&gt;
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Sets and the Venn Diagram&lt;br/&gt;
Introduces students to the notions of sets, elements, and Venn diagrams.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12)&lt;br/&gt;
4.3.1&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;del class=&quot;delete&quot;&gt;Sorting&lt;/del&gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;SS4.3.8&lt;br/&gt;
SS4.4.6&lt;br/&gt;
SS4.3.10&lt;br/&gt;
So&lt;br/&gt;
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Students learn how to classify items and numbers on Venn Diagrams using computer applets.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
4.4.6&lt;br/&gt;
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Spy Game&lt;br/&gt;
Students will learn about modular arithmetic in order to decipher encrypted messages.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;4.1.1&lt;br/&gt;
4.2.8&lt;br/&gt;
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Geometry(25)&lt;br/&gt;
Applicable Indiana State Standards&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;Explores lines, planes, angles, and polygons in tessellations.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12)&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.4.1,4.4.2&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals&lt;br/&gt;
Outlines the approach to building fractals by cutting out portions of plane figures.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;Explore the mathematical nature of art and tilings and looks at the role of math in nature and our culture.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12)&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;S4.5.4&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Algebra(12)&lt;br/&gt;
Applicable Indiana State Standards&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;Playing with Probability&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.6.3&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
5.6.3, 5.6.4 4.6.3&lt;br/&gt;
Probability&lt;br/&gt;
Students learn about probability by predicting the outcome of planned experiments and playing racing games.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
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4.6.3&lt;br/&gt;
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Probability and Geometry&lt;br/&gt;
Students learn about how probability can be represented using geometry.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;Students use probability to determine how likely it is for each tree in a small simulated forest to catch on fire.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
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5.6.4&lt;br/&gt;
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Replacement and Probability&lt;br/&gt;
Extends the notion of conditional probability by discussing the effects of replacement on drawing multiple objects.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;Students learn how to classify items and numbers on Venn Diagrams using computer applets.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.6.2&lt;br/&gt;
4.4.6&lt;br/&gt;
4.7.5&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Venn Diagrams&lt;br/&gt;
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(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
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(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.4.3&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
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An Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences&lt;br/&gt;
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Finding Factors&lt;br/&gt;
Finding the factors of whole numbers.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;Students and teacher play a game called &amp;quot;Fraction King&amp;quot; to seed the idea of taking fractions of whole numbers then use manipulatives and several computer applets to concretize the idea.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
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Ideas for Working with Fractions&lt;br/&gt;
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&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;Reinforces skills associated with multiplying decimals and mixed numbers.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8)&lt;br/&gt;
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Pascal&#039;s Triangle&lt;br/&gt;
Looks at how Pascal&#039;s Triangle can be used to generate Sierpinski triangle-like results.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;Introduces students to the notions of sets, elements, and Venn diagrams.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12)&lt;br/&gt;
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Sorting with Venn Diagrams&lt;br/&gt;
Students learn how to classify items and numbers on Venn Diagrams using computer applets.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
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Spy Game&lt;br/&gt;
Students will learn about modular arithmetic in order to decipher encrypted messages.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
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Venn Diagrams&lt;br/&gt;
Help students learn about classifying numbers into various categories through answering questions about Venn Diagrams.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
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Geometry(25)&lt;br/&gt;
Applicable Indiana State Standards&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;Students learn about classifying angles by their measure and in relation to angles formed by two lines crossed by a transversal.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
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4.4.4&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Area&lt;br/&gt;
Comparing shapes with the same areas but different perimeters.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
6.2.9&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.2.11&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Fractals and the Chaos Game&lt;br/&gt;
Outlines the approach to playing the chaos game and how it relates to geometric fractals.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;Introduces students to length, perimeter and area.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8)&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.5.3&lt;br/&gt;
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Lines, Rays, Line Segments, and Planes&lt;br/&gt;
Introduces students to lines, rays, line segments, and planes.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;Introduces students to the concept of perimeter.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8)&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.5.3&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Perimeter (elementary)&lt;br/&gt;
Students learn about perimeter and the units used to measure perimeter using a variety of materials including their hands, feet, rulers, and computer applets.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.5.6&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Probability and Geometry&lt;br/&gt;
Students learn about how probability can be represented using geometry.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;Students learn about finding the area of a triangle.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.5.4&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Visual Patterns in Tessellations&lt;br/&gt;
Explore the mathematical nature of art and tilings and looks at the role of math in nature and our culture.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;Playing with Probability&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
5.6.3, 5.6.4&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt; 4.6.3&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Probability&lt;br/&gt;
Students learn about probability by predicting the outcome of planned experiments and playing racing games.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
5.6.3, 5.6.4&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.6.3&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Probability and Geometry&lt;br/&gt;
Students learn about how probability can be represented using geometry.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
5.6.4&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.6.2&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Replacement and Probability&lt;br/&gt;
Extends the notion of conditional probability by discussing the effects of replacement on drawing multiple objects.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;This lesson allows students to learn what bar graphs are used for, how to interpret the data presented, and how to organize their own data using bar graphs.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.6.2&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Introduction to Statistics: Mean, Median, and Mode&lt;br/&gt;
Introduces statistical measures of center.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;Allows students to sort different shapes into Venn diagrams.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12)&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.1.4&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Fire!, Probability, and Chaos&lt;br/&gt;
Utilizes and reinforces concepts of probability, mean, line plots, experimental data, and chaos in analyzing a forest fire simulation.&lt;br/&gt;
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Fractals and the Chaos Game&lt;br/&gt;
Outlines the approach to playing the chaos game and how it relates to geometric fractals.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;Utilizes and reinforces concepts of probability, mean, line plots, experimental data, and chaos in analyzing a forest fire simulation.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12)&lt;br/&gt;
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Impossible Graphs&lt;br/&gt;
Teaches distinguishing between possible and impossible graphs of functions as well as causes of graphical impossibility.&lt;br/&gt;
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(Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12)&lt;br/&gt;
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Fire!, Probability, and Chaos&lt;br/&gt;
Utilizes and reinforces concepts of probability, mean, line plots, experimental data, and chaos in analyzing a forest fire simulation.&lt;br/&gt;
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      <dc:creator>bethhawn</dc:creator>
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      <dc:creator>kdarden</dc:creator>
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      <dc:creator>kdarden</dc:creator>
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4.1.5&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;5.1.4&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Multiplying Decimals and Mixed Numbers&lt;br/&gt;
Reinforces skills associated with multiplying decimals and mixed numbers.&lt;br/&gt;
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      <dc:creator>rohrerm</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:51:41 GMT</pubDate>
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(Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12)&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.4.4&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Angles&lt;br/&gt;
Introduces students to acute, obtuse, and right angles as well as relationships between angles formed by parallel lines crossed by a transversal.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12)&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.4.2&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Angles (elementary)&lt;br/&gt;
Students learn about classifying angles by their measure and in relation to angles formed by two lines crossed by a transversal.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
5.4.1, &lt;del class=&quot;delete&quot;&gt;5.4.2&lt;/del&gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;5.4.2, 4.4.2&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Area&lt;br/&gt;
Comparing shapes with the same areas but different perimeters.&lt;br/&gt;
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      <dc:creator>kdarden</dc:creator>
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4.1.5&lt;br/&gt;
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Fraction King&lt;br/&gt;
Students and teacher play a game called &amp;quot;Fraction King&amp;quot; to seed the idea of taking fractions of whole numbers then use manipulatives and several computer applets to concretize the idea.&lt;br/&gt;
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      <dc:creator>rohrerm</dc:creator>
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(Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8)&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.1.4&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Estimation&lt;br/&gt;
Introduces students to making estimations.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;blockHeader&quot;&gt;...&lt;/div&gt;Students learn about factoring by using manipulatives and computer applets.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.2.4&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Finding Factors&lt;br/&gt;
Finding the factors of whole numbers.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8)&lt;br/&gt;
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Fraction Conversion&lt;br/&gt;
Motivate converting fractions to decimals with the use of money.&lt;br/&gt;
(Grades 3-5)&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;ins class=&quot;insert&quot;&gt;4.1.8&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Fraction Facts&lt;br/&gt;
Introduces students to fractions and explores basic mathematical operations with fractions, comparing fractions, and converting fractions into decimals or percents.&lt;br/&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Missteach</dc:creator>
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      <dc:creator>mrgensic</dc:creator>
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(Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12)&lt;br/&gt;
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Introduction to Bar Graphs&lt;br/&gt;
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