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Ant Bridges
Ant Bridges

In this activity, students will explore how ants build bridges using their bodies, considering different factors that affect their decision to build the bridge or take the longer...

Science Grades 3–5
A lot of Cars
A lot of Cars

🚙 In this updated activity , students will explore the environmental impact of transportation choices. They will use division to calculate how different transportation choices reduce the number...

Number Sense Social Studies Grade 3
Bye bye Antibiotic Chickens
Bye bye Antibiotic Chickens

Fast food chains like McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Panera Bread, Chipotle, and Whole Foods are moving toward removing antibiotics from the food we consume to help combat antibiotic-resistant diseases in...

Number Sense Science Free sample
Holiday Movies
Holiday Movies

In this updated activity, students will explore box office data for top-grossing Christmas movies to analyze and compare earnings. They'll practice skills like rounding, estimating, calculating differences, and...

Number Sense Holidays and Annual Events Grades 4–7
Stone Ice Storage
Stone Ice Storage

In this activity, students will estimate the volume of the Seokbinggo, a centuries-old stone structure, and compare it to the size of their home fridge. Through the activity,...

Number Sense Geometry Grades 5–7
The LEGO transit time
The LEGO transit time

In this updated activity, students will explore the math behind an unusual study: how long it takes to pass a LEGO head through a body? They'll calculate time...

Number Sense Math and Science Grades 4–7
The Scale of Things
The Scale of Things

🌎In this activity, students will explore the concept of size of different objects around us through estimation and scientific notation. Begin with the starter slides ( Teaching tips...

Number Sense Math and Science Grades 5–8
Mashed Potatoes Proportions
Mashed Potatoes Proportions

🥔 "Why do we never have enough mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving?" In this updatedactivity, students will dive into the math of mashed potatoes planning to ensure there’s plenty...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 5–7
Downside Up
Downside Up

In this updated activity, students will explore patterns and formulate mathematical relationships through the Canstruction ® exhibit ‘Downside Up.’ Begin with the starter slides for initial estimation attempts...

Algebra Social Studies Grades 7–HS
Ulmer Nest
Ulmer Nest

🏠In this activity, students will dive into estimation and critical thinking as they explore ‘Ulmer Nest’. It’s essential to start with the starter slides, where students will examine...

Number Sense Geometry Grades 4–7
Shrinkflation
Shrinkflation

Are your favorite snacks secretly shrinking? Students compare the size and price of three popular snacks in 2022 versus 2026, calculating each item's unit price and percent change...

Number Sense Food Grades 7–8
Cookie Calculations
Cookie Calculations

In this activity, students will step into the kitchen to explore the math behind baking! 🍪 They’ll estimate costs, calculate how many cookies can be made with a...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 3–5