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Big Papi
Big Papi

What do you wonder? How many donuts make up this Big Papi tribute? What would be useful to help you figure this out? The following pictures that will...

Algebra Math and Food Grades 3–6
Pokémon GO!  I should have invested
Pokémon GO! I should have invested

Pikachu Pokémon GO is all the rage. News reports show people glued to their smart phones as they travel to nearby landmarks where virtual critters appear and need...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 4–HS
Giant chocolate bunnies
Giant chocolate bunnies

What can you deduce about these bunnies from their descriptions ... solid? hollow? cost per pound? cost per height? Anything else? For Adventurer members we have an editable...

Number Sense Geometry Grades 5–6
How Many Pennies did Otha Save?
How Many Pennies did Otha Save?

Otha Anders used picking up pennies as a way to remember to pray. In this 3-act activity we try to estimate how much he actually collected and stored...

Number Sense Geometry Grades 4–6
How Many Donuts is That?
How Many Donuts is That?

Act One: Take a look at the first picture (Krispy-Kreme-photos). What is the first question that comes to mind? How many donuts is that? What information would be...

Number Sense Geometry Grades 3–6
Chili Con Queso
Chili Con Queso

A ct 1: Take a look at the promo at Moe's. What is the first question that comes to mind? How much does a 42-gallon jug of Chili...

Number Sense Math and Food Grades 4–5
Which Sweet Hearts are the Best Deal?
Which Sweet Hearts are the Best Deal?

I have been doing a little shopping for Sweet Heart Candies. I came across these three deals online. Which should I select? In this activity, students determine which...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 5–6
How much does a Lego cost?
How much does a Lego cost?

This is a three act task, with an activity guide. Show students the act one video. What questions do they have? How much could the Star Wars kit...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 5–6
The Blue Marble
The Blue Marble

April 22nd is Earth Day. Use this activity to demonstrate the various mappings of our 3-d Earth to a 2-d piece of paper. Students compare maps with this...

Geometry Math and Science Grades 5–HS
Mom's matzo ball soup
Mom's matzo ball soup

Passover is one of the three high holidays in the Jewish calendar and celebrates the Exodus of Jews from slavery in Egypt. Let your students review fractions in...

Number Sense Math and Food Grades 2–5
Green, green river
Green, green river

During the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, the local plumbers union dyes the Chicago River emerald green. Students learn what PPM (parts per million) means and attempt...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 4–6
Shamrock Shake
Shamrock Shake

For Saint Patrick's Day add a little nutrition math to your celebration. In this post we look at calories, carbohydrates, sugars, fats, and proteins to decide what would...

Number Sense Math and Science Grades 4–6