Activities about MP6

California water measurements - chains, links, and furlongs

Help your students understand what they are reading or hearing about the California drought. Terms like acre-feet, chains, and furlongs are often used to describe the volume of...

Algebra Geometry Grades 5–8

How large a TV should I get?

Whether you are in middle school or high school, someday you are going to be moving out and you might need to select the right size HDTV for...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 5–7

Cruising

There have been a lot of cruise ship mishaps and disasters this year. While these are in the news, let your students consider how these floating cities manage...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 5–8

Steve Jobs 1955 - 2011

"Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple."... Apple CEO Tim Cook in a memo...

Number Sense Grades 5–7

Bank of America Debit Card Fees

Millions of people and businesses use debit cards every day. Banks didn't charge customers for their use. Banks actually gave rewards and incentives to customers for using them....

Number Sense Math and Social Studies Grades 5–7