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The 8th billion baby

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How fast is the world's population growing? Will the world's population size increase indefinitely?  Are all countries' populations increasing at the same rate? What are some of the...

New bust of King Charles ... in chocolate

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Saturday, May 6th 2023 will be King Charles' coronation. It's been a long time since a new monarch was crowned in the United Kingdom. The artists at the Mars Wrigley company made the most beau...

Earth Day (April 22) Actions for Our Planet

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Time to make your prom clothes ... with Duck Tape

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Larissa Leon, from Texas, in her gorgeous Duck Tape prom gown. If you are going to make your prom clothes then you should start soon ... and buy your Duck Tape. Crafty teens can make their ...

Population Pyramids - What can you surmise?

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The distribution of a population's age and gender data can tell you a lot about a society's history, current situation, and future. What do you see happening here...

Powerball, Mega Millions, and probability

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Updated! Powerball and Mega Million jackpots are growing all the time.  Having a chance of winning 1.6 BILLION dollars might be a good context that engages your students.    ...

Lunar New Year 2023

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The year of the Water Rabbit Students explore the least common multiple of these two cycles without ever hearing the term LCM.  They explore some of Asian culture and begin to understand the...

Median age of country populations

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Interesting map! Why median? What are the implications?     https://statisticstimes.com/demographics/countries-by-median-age.php Demography is the study of populations. Scientist...

How big could this mid-term election be?

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Will the November 8th 2022 election bring record number of voters to the polls? Students get a chance to understand what the usual percentage of voters is, look for trends and central tende...

Inflation and the cost of gasoline

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In 1980, one gallon of gasoline costs $1.22.  Today's prices are a lot higher.  Is that because the price has gone up or because in 1980 you could buy a lot more than you can buy today for...
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