This is just one of many activities on this website that students can use to construct knowledge for themselves when they are learning linear equations!

http://education.ti.com/educationportal/activityexchange/activity_detail.do?cid=us&activityid=5650

Gizmos – Online simulations that students can explore to add meaning and depth to their understanding!

http://www.explorelearning.com/

 StockMarket Webquest:  If you are not familiar with webquests (I am just getting familiar with them) they are awesome! Students get involved in real-world problems that require higher-order thinking skills (think Bloom’s taxonomy) and they really get excited about it!!

http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/pwann/smwq/index.htm

Finally, if you have never been to the Futures Channel site this is a must!  Real-world “stuff” on every subject (especially math) abound.  The students get to see real-world application and then do a “real-world” lesson to build their understanding and make connections.

http://www.thefutureschannel.com/index.php

These sites are worth looking into! Geri U.