This lesson plan explores Artificial Intelligence using Teachable Machine, a program that uses images and sounds to create machine models. 

"I prefer to think that we arrive at insight by experience..."-Josef Albers Examining art with a mathematical lens can help students articulate how they see and understand spatial and numerical relationships. Use this resoure to explore prints by artist and teacher Josef Albers to help students expand their understanding of geometric concepts such as parallel lines, congruent angles, rectangular prisms and more.The resource includes: Short introduction to Albers and his ideas.Examples of Albers works for examination. Suggested open-ended activity for further exploration Discussion prompts This activity can be structured as introductory exploration or informal formative evaluation. Use student ideas generated as a reference and springboard for more formal instruction and problem-solving.   

Mixed format assessment (mutliple choice, fill in the blank, short answer) covering reflection, refraction, visible spectrum, waves and opacity.  There is a question at the end of the test over scientific investigation design and light.

This is an extension lesson that will allow students to develop a better understanding of wind as a source of alternative energy. This activity will require students to construct and measure the energy production of a table-top wind turbine. This activity has been remixed from As the Rotor Turns: Wind Power and You" by CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network licensed under Custom License.Image Credit: "Raglan" by Natalia Volna itravelNZ@ travel app is licensed under CC BY 2.0 

This cipher was invented for the Hebrew alphabet, but it can work with any alphabet.  Many people believe it was used in the Bible and is older than Hieroglyphics! It was later adopted by other cultures, such as the Greeks and Romans, and used to encode messages in their respective languages. This lesson leads students the basics of cryptography.

An atom consists of a nucleus which contains protons and neutrons and an electron cloud which contains electrons. Like an atom a computer consists of different components such as a motherboard, primary memory, and input and output devices. In this lesson, students will apply their knowledge of the atom and the Atomic Theory to sort scientists, models and contributions while completing practice assignments. When finished, students will review the parts of an atom and predict what would happen if the number of protons were to change. Lastly, students observe an image of a computer’s motherboard and make observations, predict what happens to a computer's primary memory if there is a change, and lastly infer which part of the computer is similar to an atom.

In this lesson, students will explore the fundamental building block of all matter, the atom, through a computer science lens. First, the teacher will introduce the computer science concepts of hardware and software by observing appliances that they are familiar with in their own homes. Second, the students will complete a scavenger hunt to learn about all the hardware components of an atom. When an atom has all of its components then it is able to function as the basic unit of matter to build other things. Students will make connections between the hardware of an atom and its software will they complete a virtual lab simulation.

Science Instructional Plans (SIPs) help teachers align instruction with the Science Standards of Learning (SOL) by providing examples of how the content and the scientific and engineering practices found in the SOL and curriculum framework can be presented to students in the classroom.

Students will categorize attribute blocks based on their color, thickness and/or size. Optionally, connections to categorizing will be related to robots (e.g. looks, motions, sounds) and coding.

ClassifyingMathematics Instructional Plans (MIPs) help teachers align instruction with the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL) by providing examples of how the knowledge, skills and processes found in the SOL and curriculum framework can be presented to students in the classroom.

The Vehicle Maintenance, Service, and Repair course is designed for students choosing the automotive industry as a career. It provides pre-employment training to students and teaches the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities for entry-level employment in the automotive service industry. Upon completion, students will have sufficient background to repair and make adjustments on the various systems of the modern automobile, using up-to-date equipment and tools.

This introductory automotive course is designed to provide basic training to students and teach the necessary skills, and knowledge about the internal combustion engine, basic car systems, and careers in the automotive service industry. Upon completion, students will have sufficient background to make minor repairs and adjustments on the various systems of the modern automobile, using up-to-date equipment and tools.

This lesson focuses on sorting and classifying recreational activities into categories. Students participate in a sorting activity where they categorize recreational activities based on their attributes and the landforms where they would typically take place. They work independently or in pairs, either through Google Slides or printed copies, to complete this sorting task.

Exploring equality -- Mathematics Instructional Plans (MIPs) help teachers align instruction with the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL) by providing examples of how the knowledge, skills and processes found in the SOL and curriculum framework can be presented to students in the classroom.

Representing mean as the balance point Mathematics Instructional Plans (MIPs) help teachers align instruction with the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL) by providing examples of how the knowledge, skills and processes found in the SOL and curriculum framework can be presented to students in the classroom. 

In computer science, a pseudocode is used to change well written words into a programming language. Programmers have to write very clearly, and have their thoughts well organized to accomplish the goal. Likewise, in balancing equations students have to approach it in a systemized way. In other words much like pseudocode, they have to solve the equation systematically to ensure the correct answer. Success in today’s “Hook” is dependent on the group’s ability to lead a blindfolded teammate through a “maze” by using only one or two word phrases. Once other members have a turn being blindfolded, students will work with a partner toward the goal of balancing equations by just using Mathematics.

The purpose of this podcast is for students to listen and regulate emotions with a mixture of balancing as well as breathing exercises.

Normal Distribution Mathematics Instructional Plans (MIPs) help teachers align instruction with the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL) by providing examples of how the knowledge, skills and processes found in the SOL and curriculum framework can be presented to students in the classroom.

Students will understand and explain the difference between a model and a simulation. Modeling means creating a physical replica or equations of a situation or activity. A simulation is a virtual representation of a process that reflects how a real physical situation would most likely happen. In Mathematics 8, students explore 3D models given a 2 dimensional perspective from the front/back, sides, and top. This will be an introduction to explore modeling 3D figures with a hands-on approach.