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At least the days are getting longer

Algebra Number Sense Math and Science Holidays and Annual Events Current events Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
What's your guess?  How fast are the number of daylight hours changing each day?  Are the changes dramatic or subtle? Students make guesses; compute how l...

Not enough mashed potatoes

Algebra Number Sense Math and Food Holidays and Annual Events
Using his famous mashed potato recipe, Brian has asked students to change decimals to fractions, to calculate ingredient measures for various-si...

Candy deals

Number Sense Math and Food Holidays and Annual Events Ratio and Proportion 3-act tasks Data and probability
We found big mixed bags of candy at really good prices ... we think. Students are asked to decide which would be the best deal and the worst deal on candy.  They can also create t...

It might be a good year to see the Perseid meteor shower

Math and Science Holidays and Annual Events Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
Catching a productive meteor shower can be a stunning experience.  On the evenings and mornings of August 11th, 12th and 13th there could be a very good show.  A last quarter moon ...

Largest s'more ever!

Number Sense Math and Food Holidays and Annual Events Ratio and Proportion
Thursday, August 10, 2023 is National S'more Day. Thanks to Maggie Hefferman, Newton, MA educator, for the idea of this post. To help you celebrate this strange new hol...

Mixing colors with food dye

Number Sense Math and Food Holidays and Annual Events Math and Art
It's time to dye eggs! What do you wonder about these recipes (See the activity) for coloring? What would happen if I used the wrong recipe (i.e. cake mix instead of egg dying) for co...

How should I cook my turkey?

Algebra Number Sense Math and Food Holidays and Annual Events
Should I oven bake it, deep fry it or barbecue and smoke it?  When do I have to wake up to begin preparations? How long will the cooking take?  How much will it cost?  How ma...

Operation Gratitude – Halloween candy buy back

Algebra Number Sense Math and Social Studies Math and Food Holidays and Annual Events Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
This is a great idea! Motivate kids to get rid of all of that candy for a good cause. Operation Gratitude and dentists are encouraging healthy eating, motivated giving, and offering a goo...

Holiday candy sales

Algebra Number Sense Holidays and Annual Events Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
Which holidays are associated with candy? For which of those holidays is the most candy sold? What percents of annual candy sales does each holiday contribute? Consider using some in...

Patriots' Day

Number Sense Math and Social Studies Sports Holidays and Annual Events Ratio and Proportion
In Massachusetts, Monday April 15th, 2019, will be a holiday from school and work.  We celebrate Patriots' Day on the 3rd Monday in April to commemorate the beginning of the Revolutionary War a...
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