Explore contexts that can be described with negative numbers (such as money, elevation, and temperature). 0606.2.10

Links verified on 7/8/2014

1. Integer WebQuest - [designed for grade 7] this WebQuest includes a section on negative integers
2. Negative Numbers in Real Life- explanation from Ask Dr. Math
3. Negative Numbers In The Real World - answers to a student's question in Yahoo Answers
4. Winter in Queenstown - an activity which asks students to explain the meaning of negative numbers and sketch and interpret graphs which represent everyday situations [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
5. Working with Negative Numbers - seven page worksheet on working with negative temperatures and money [US units used]

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