Intro to Algebra: History & Real-Life Connections
by Time Flies © 2023
Premier Publisher
Price: $3.5 USD
Subjects: math,mathHighSchool
Grades: 8,9,10
Description
This activity takes students on a journey through the world of algebra, using a fruit tree as a metaphorical representation. It covers the foundational elements of algebra, explores its historical roots, and highlights the contributions of significant mathematicians. Overall, this Boom Card product offers an engaging experience that helps students develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of algebra. By exploring real-life applications and making connections to various industries and creative fields, students can see the practicality and relevance of algebra in their everyday lives. The hope of this activity is to foster enthusiasm and give students a starting point for their algebra journey. The age-old question, “When will I ever use this?” will be tackled and the teacher will be able to refer back to this presentation in the months to come.
Acknowledgements
Image Credits (via Canva): Mist, Montserrat font, Landscape by Joseph Monter (Free Photos), Pomelo Fruit Hanging on Tree Branch by Ori Artiste, Green Pear Icon by Sathaporn Khrutpong, Grass and Soil by MarchDrawVector (Guy-supawich Inthong’s Images), Soil Layers by MarchDrawVector (Guy-supawich Inthong’s Images), Yellow Pears by Nafis (Desain Nafisah), Big Green Tree with Roots Underground by blueringmedia, Silhouette Photography of Grass Field – Canva Creative Studio, Form of Soil Layers by rawin (rawintanpin’s Images), Close Up Photo of Grass – Canva Creative Studio, Tree Roots with Circle Around It – DAPA Images, Two-Way Wood Sign by ftb_desain (Fitri Suaib), Asphalt Layer Road by Choochart Sansong (Getty Images), Selective Focus of Tree Branch by Arthur Roman (Pexels), Farmers by Ruslan Nesterenko, Brain Lifting Weights by Antonio Solano, Workers by Sketchify, Groups of Workers by Vectorfair, Pear Photo by Elen11 (Getty Images), Minimal Lined Happy Student by Sketchify Education, Feet with Direction Choices by alexsl (Getty Images Signature), Grey Rocks by Taras95, Man Going on a Long Journey by Iconbunny (Iconbunny). All images were sourced and used under appropriate licensing via Canva Pro.