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Holiday soda displays
Holiday soda displays

The holidays are coming! We found these timely soda displays made up entirely of 12-pack of Coca-Cola products. What questions do you have? Start out the activity by...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 3–HS
Candy deals
Candy deals

We found big mixed bags of candy at really good prices ... we think. Students are asked to decide which would be the best deal and the worst...

Number Sense Math and Food Grades 5–7
2 Hiking Activities
2 Hiking Activities

How much food do you need to carry to hike the Appalacian Trail? The AT is a hiking trail that begins in Georgia and ends on Mount Katadin,...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 6–HS
Do you want to be an NBA virtual fan?
Do you want to be an NBA virtual fan?

For health concerns, professional sports now have no actual live fans. To help generate the excitement and semblance of fans, some teams use cardboard cutouts of people. Some...

Number Sense Geometry Grades 3–6
It might be a good year to see the Perseid meteor shower
It might be a good year to see the Perseid meteor shower

Catching a productive meteor shower can be a stunning experience. On the evenings and mornings of August 11 th , 12 th and 13 th there could be...

Math and Science Holidays and Annual Events Grades 5–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
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
How can Nike give away so much great stuff?
How can Nike give away so much great stuff?

Worldwide Nike supports many teams and athletes. They design, manufacture, and supply gear for almost every sport imaginable. How much are those give-aways worth? Is the company going...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 5–HS