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Typical Super Bowl scores
Typical Super Bowl scores

This activity is scheduled to be updated.. stay tuned! (Before Super Bowl LXI, February 14, 2027) In this activity students study historical Super Bowl data to reflect on...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 6–HS
Powerball, Mega Millions, and probability
Powerball, Mega Millions, and probability

Updated! See the new post here "Mega Millions" Adventurer members can access the older version by clicking the "Solutions & supporting material"

Algebra Number Sense Grades 7–HS
Whole lot of cookies
Whole lot of cookies

This activity has been updated -- See the updated activity HERE

Algebra Number Sense Grades 3–5
Lots of Cranberries
Lots of Cranberries

 The harvest must be nearing completion now and growers are selling their product to make cranberry juice, jelly, sauce, and of course, fresh berries in time for...

Geometry Math and Food Grades 5–8
How much caffeine are you consuming?
How much caffeine are you consuming?

Did you know that there is an amount of caffeine that is too much for the growing brain of a teenager? We did some research and have asked...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 6–HS
How many gumballs are there?
How many gumballs are there?

Gumball Machine Problem from Brian Marks on Vimeo This problem is a little puzzle to get your students thinking, estimating, and calculating. We've given you a pdf file...

Number Sense Geometry Grades 6–HS
Hexadecimal coloring
Hexadecimal coloring

Probably most of us have heard of and even used hexadecimal color codes. Don't you wonder why their number descriptions really make sense? In this activity we first...

Number Sense Geometry Grades 5–HS
Mallie's latest Big Burger
Mallie's latest Big Burger

It's time to treat your students to ratios, proportions, fractions and BIG BURGERS! In this activity students explore the ratio of the various ingredients in the world's largest...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 5–7
Gauss and our star of stars
Gauss and our star of stars

How many stars are in this image and how did you count them? For Adventurer members we have a teaching suggestions and our solution sheet.

Number Sense Geometry Grades 3–7
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
Banana Art "Comedian"
Banana Art "Comedian"

What do you think this activity might be about? What do you wonder? How much would you pay for this piece of art? How much profit is involved...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 6–HS
How big of a crepe can you make?
How big of a crepe can you make?

At Costco you can buy this huge tub of n utella . It contains nearly 7 pounds of chocolaty-hazelnut spread. We use n utella to make banana/n utella...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 5–8