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Fireworks on your calculator

Algebra Geometry Holidays and Annual Events Math and Art
    Let your students experiment with their graphing calculators to create a nice fireworks display?  We've written a brief activity that questions students about manipula...

Saving Water Bottles

Algebra Math and Science Math and Social Studies
In my grocery store they now have these new water bottle refilling stations. You can simply refill your own container with water instead of buying a six-pack of bottled water....

Fidget spinners - fad or lasting trend?

Current events Data and probability
Do you recognize what these are? Are you noticing students with these gadgets? Is this a forever toy or just the newest thing? Can you tell by looking at trend charts of Google searches h...

A gorgeous, glittery card

Number Sense Geometry Holidays and Annual Events Math and Art
     Uh oh!  How do you find the area of a heart? Get your students to help you calculate how many sequins you'll need to order for this class project.   

Measuring sea level

Algebra Number Sense Geometry Math and Science Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
What does this gizmo do? We've given students a diagram of what the interior of this mechanism contains and asked them to try to decide what its purpose must be. Then we've...

Giant iceberg

Number Sense Geometry Math and Science Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
    Ferryland, Newfoundland. JODY MARTIN / REUTERS  This giant iceberg drifted past Ferryland, Newfoundland in 2017.  It's hard to tell how large it actually is, but...

April's calf was born!

Algebra Number Sense Math and Science Ratio and Proportion
At about 10:00 am, April 15th, April's calf was born.  Everyone will be talking about it and smiling constantly. Here's some fun math stuff to bring with you for Holiday gatherings.

Patriots' Day

Number Sense Math and Social Studies Sports Holidays and Annual Events Ratio and Proportion
 We celebrate Patriots' Day to commemorate the beginning of the Revolutionary War and the battles of Lexington and Concord. Students learn more about the difficulties of the Revolutionary War and...

What does 95% confidence in the poll results mean?

Algebra Number Sense Math and Social Studies Data and probability
There have been a lot of polls about who will win the Presidential election. I get so confused when polling results are reported.  What is a 95% confidence measure? What's the margin of ...

Alarming ice cracks on Brunt Ice Sheet in Antarctica

Algebra Number Sense Geometry Math and Science
    A new, fast-growing ice crack is forcing the Halley VI British research station in Antarctica (shown above) to be moved.  Fear of a huge break-off from the ice sheet ...
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