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Coronavirus trends
Coronavirus trends

Johns Hopkins University of Medicine has a team that maintains current maps and data about the Coronavirus. They record changes and show trends of the virus activity throughout...

Algebra Math and Science Grades 7–HS
Leslie's socially-distanced party
Leslie's socially-distanced party

I risked infecting my friends or becoming infected myself by throwing a very small socially-distanced party. I served baked appetizers, disinfectant wipes, and latex gloves. I cooked while...

Algebra Geometry Grades 5–HS
May 27th launch from the U.S. again
May 27th launch from the U.S. again

May 27 scrubbed because of weather. Successfully launched Saturday, May 30th, 3:22 pm EDT. Dragon is on the way to the ISS now. Wednesday, May 27th will be...

Geometry Math and Science Grades 5–HS
Microns and Masks
Microns and Masks

How big is one coronavirus? How big is a micron? How well do these masks protect against the virus? What can you observe about the size of particles...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 4–HS
Mixing colors with food dye
Mixing colors with food dye

I t' s t i m e t o d y e e g g s ! What do you wonder about these recipes (See the activity) for...

Number Sense Math and Food Grades 5–7
Gonna be a Leap Year
Gonna be a Leap Year

By George C. Baxley This year we will add the 29th of February to our year? Why do we do that? How can you tell? What if we...

Number Sense Math and Science Grades 5–HS
Expensive Super Bowl ads
Expensive Super Bowl ads

See the updated activity here: https://yummymath.com/post/the-most-expensive-30-seconds/

Algebra Sports Grades 7–HS
How should I cook my turkey?
How should I cook my turkey?

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...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 4–7
Eliud Kipchoge runs marathon in 1:59:40.2
Eliud Kipchoge runs marathon in 1:59:40.2

Eliud Kipchoge breaks 2 hour marathon barrier. On October 12 th 2019, Eliud Kipchoge ran a marathon in Vienna in under 2 hours. He has now broken a...

Algebra Sports Grades 7–HS
How long will it take you to trick-or-treat?
How long will it take you to trick-or-treat?

It's Halloween and this is your neighborhood. How long will it take you to trick or treat at every house in your neighborhood? Possible conversation with students: How...

Number Sense Geometry Grades 3–8
Does it pay to get educated?
Does it pay to get educated?

Why should students do well in school, graduate high school, or go on to college? In this activity median earnings by various education levels are explored. Students compare...

Number Sense Social Studies Grades 5–8
Louisiana
Louisiana

We recently watched the approach of Hurricane Barry and worried about the fate of Louisiana. After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, what would another powerful hurricane do to...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 5–HS