Memorial Day 2026
Memorial Day is a US holiday observed on the last Monday in May. Who are we honoring? How did the holiday come about? Isn't Memorial Day usually on May 30th? Students learn a little about the his...
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Thank you, mother and father, for all of those diapers (Updated)
Which is a better deal, cloth or disposable diapers? How much did you cost your parents in diapers? In the future, how much could your kid's diapers cost? Help students realize all t...
Hybrid, Electric or Gasoline
Gas prices are up, EVs are everywhere, and hybrid technology keeps improving!So which car is better? Which car would you/your family choose? Students compare the latest prices (updated) of a hyb...
The Game of GO
In March 2016, Lee Se-dol, one of the world's best Go players, and Google's artificial intelligence program "AlphaGo" had their first match. (Watch the incredible Documentary) Exactly 10 years la...
Peeps
"How many Peeps do you think are sold for Easter in the U.S.?"In this updated activity, students start by making their own guesses for the number of Peeps sold each Easter. They then consider what inf...
The Ultimate Key Lime Pie
On a cold and snowy day in Boston about ten years ago, two chefs created a huge Key Lime pie to remind the frozen people of the Northeast how tasty and warm the Keys of Florida are. In this upda...
Super Bowl Numerals
Super Bowl numbers are appearing again! As students start getting into the current Super Bowl hype, help them to understand the notation that the sports writers and advertisements are using. Intr...
College Costs Keep Going Up
College costs keep rising, and it can be hard for students to grasp just how much four years of school might add up to. This updated activity gives students real data and guides them to explore ...
Would you rather $10,000 a week vs $10 million at once?
In this updated activity, students explore the question: Would you rather get $10,000 every week or $10 million all at once?
To begin, stude...
Tech Neck
How much strain does your neck feel when you look down at your phone?
In this activity, students explore the growing issue of tech neck by observing posture, taking meas...