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If you're looking for a fun way to teach your eighth graders about slope and rate of change, this Slope of Lines Minecraft Math Project is perfect for you. This math project blends the popular Minecraft theme with real-life math projects, keeping students engaged as they apply the slope formula to calculate slope of lines of the famous Minecraft character, Alex (part 1). Students also get to design their own slope sketches image (part 2). Aligned with CCSS 8.F.B.4, this hands-on activity sparks creativity while practicing slope.
- Standard: CCSS 8.F.B.4
- Grade: 8th Grade
- Product Line: Real-Life Math Projects
- Unit: 8th Grade → Unit 4: Functions
Why you'll love this
It includes comprehensive teacher and student instructions, with a handy review section reminding students how to classify lines and compute slope (aka rate of change). This can be used as a project to review slope or even am extra credit assignment.
What's included?
The activity is print-and-go, with 12 pages in total:
- 1 teacher instructions page
- 2 image pages (1 color, 1 greyscale)
- 1 student drawing page
- 2 student instruction pages
- 4 student worksheet pages
- 2 answer key pages
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This activity is NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.
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