2026
As the new year approaches (where did the time go!!?), our annual activity has students explore not-so-common number categories to investigate whether 2026 fits into any of these. What is a Hars...
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Labor Day 2025
In our usual Labor Day activity (updated for 2025), students will learn about the intended meaning of Labor Day and explore the patterns behind its historical dates. They will investigate and ju...
The Power of Leverage
📈 In this activity, students will explore the power and risks of leverage by analyzing the price movements in trading. They'll calculate percentage gains and losses, compare leveraged vs. non-le...
Will I pay less if I buy more?
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This activity can be used in a large range of grade levels. Your class can work on percents, ...
What is a quantum dot?
Algebra
Number Sense
Geometry
Math and Science
Current events
Ratio and Proportion
Wow factor
Any time math
In this activity, students work through the nomenclature to understand the possibilities of nano science and quantum dots. Questions that are answered; How many nanometers are in a millime...
Heating with wood - What's a cord?
Do you know what a cord of wood looks like? What size stack is that? What's a thrown stack? What's the dog's name that is standing in front of the wood? How long can I heat my house with that much fue...
More Population Pyramids
Algebra
Number Sense
Math and Social Studies
Ratio and Proportion
Data and probability
Any time math
The population pyramid above shows the distribution of the World by ages and sex for each continent. How can that information help you put your vision of the world in better perspective? &nb...
Lego Fireman +
At the Toys R Us store, we saw an amazing LEGO creation. Â He was a life-sized LEGO fireman with a walkie-talkie, an oxygen tank and even an oxygen...
The Moroccan Earthquake and the Richter scale
Friday evening, September 8th, a powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Morocco southwest of Marrakech.
What does a 6.8 magnitude earthquake mean? How powerful was that...
Little Amal walks across the United States
Algebra
Number Sense
Math and Social Studies
Math and Art
Current events
Ratio and Proportion
Wow factor
Any time math
With our world in so much turmoil and refugees trying to survive hardships by traveling away from their homes, the story of Little Amal is powerful, timely, and touching.
Of course there is a lot...