Algebra

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**[|Algebasics]: An incredible resource to demo how to "do algebra": online applets for all topics.**
Includes audio for all examples. Also includes rel-world word problems (See Chapter 16)

**Expressions**
Monica's Interactive Powerpoint: Explains how to write an expression; downloads and runs by itself for students to learn the concepts

Functions
PBS Kids' [|Stop the Creature]: Students work against a timer to discover functions

Integers
[|Math Dork: Explanation of Integers] Part of a subscription series; this one is the only free one; uses money to explain integers.

[|Addition of Integers: "Mystery Picture"] Students click on an addition of integers, then on an answer to reveal the mystery picture

[|Addition of Integers: FunBrain's "Math Car Racing"] Students click on addition of integers to move the math car around the track.

[|Flashcards for Negative Numbers] Not as much fun as above; flashcard practice

**Variables/Equations**
BBC's [|Late Delivery]: 3 levels of solving equations.

[|Algebra Balance Scales] (NLVM) Has a learning curve to it. Uses a balance scale to teach solving of linear equations. Click on Teachers/Parents at top for more on this activity.


 * Brainpop: a subscription series, with online quiz that can be printed out** (Broadview has subscription)
 * **Free:** [|Graphing Linear Equations]
 * **Subscription only:**(BMS has subscription; RPMS register for free 30-day trial to see these videos)
 * [|Equations with Variables]
 * [|Solving Simple Equations]
 * [|Solving Two-Step Equations]

[|AAA Math Plus]: Lessons and practice for evaluating expressions and solving equations.