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How big could this mid-term election be?
How big could this mid-term election be?

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

Number Sense Math and Social Studies Grades 5–8
I need help raking my leaves
I need help raking my leaves

Brian has spent too much time thinking about his leaves. He's worried about raking them alone and thinking about how long the job would take if people helped....

Algebra Number Sense Grades 5–HS
Do teams that spend a lot win a lot?
Do teams that spend a lot win a lot?

In this activity students compare team wins with team salaries in the four major North American sports ... the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL. Students use data from...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 6–HS
What is Artemis 1 and when will it launch?
What is Artemis 1 and when will it launch?

Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky) 50 years ago we landed on the moon. We've established a space station and flown astronauts and guests to live there. Private industries have created...

Number Sense Geometry Grades 5–HS
Why isn't the World Cup happening now?
Why isn't the World Cup happening now?

The World Cup Finals is only played every 4 years but isn't it always in June? The World Cup Finals 2022 will be played in Qatar from November...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 6–HS
The odds of horse race betting
The odds of horse race betting

Rich Strike surprised everyone at the Kentucky Derby horse race in early May by moving from 18 th place at the half-way mark (out of 20 horses) to...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 5–HS
Happy Friday the 13th!
Happy Friday the 13th!

Don't worry, 13 is a Happy number! Students learn a new function and test whether a number is Happy or Sad.

Algebra Number Sense Grades 5–HS
Shooting for Three
Shooting for Three

The NBA court has a 3-point line that separates how many points a player will earn for his team by making a basket from outside of that line....

Algebra Geometry Grades 7–HS
What time should I wake up?
What time should I wake up?

I'm going to surprise my mom with breakfast in bed for Mother's Day. She wakes up pretty early. When do I have to wake up to pull this...

Number Sense Math and Food Grades 3–6
April Fool's Day fun
April Fool's Day fun

This day is known for pranks and puzzles. Try one of these 4 activities on April Fools' Day. Ask students to analyze where I made my mistake. CCSS:...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 4–HS
Refugees from Ukraine
Refugees from Ukraine

We are hearing a lot about the war in Ukraine. Civilian Ukrainians are fleeing the war zone in order to remain safe and find food and housing. How...

Number Sense Math and Social Studies Grades 6–HS
What is my best gasoline option?
What is my best gasoline option?

Jason Kibbe, 6-8 Gifted Support Teacher in Chambersburg, PA, sent us this timely investigation. Should I pay the membership fee and get BJ's gasoline? Should I just buy...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 6–HS