The Mathematics of Cotton | Grades 6–8 Mathematics Lesson Plan

Connect mathematics with American history through an investigation of nineteenth-century cotton production. This teacher-ready lesson engages students in calculating numerical increases, percentage changes, growth factors, and rates while exploring the expansion of the cotton economy and its relationship to slavery.

Includes guided mathematical investigations, historical production estimates, student worksheets, graphing activities, assessments, and answer keys.

Grades 6–8 | Mathematics / Pre-Algebra | 60-Minute Lesson