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Hands of Support
Math and Art Ratio and Proportion 3-act tasks Data and probability
Lorenzo Quinn, an Italian sculptor, created and temporarily installed this piece of art entitled "Support" in Venice.  Quinn used his own children's hands to design this piece.  His in...
proportion ratio MP1 6th 7th 8th HS 6.RP.A 7.RP.A 3-act task MP4 operations with fractions estimation

How much does the biggest Lego set ever cost?
Algebra Number Sense Ratio and Proportion 3-act tasks Data and probability
  Picture from the Verge. Click to see the story. Note: This is a remake of our 2014 "How Much Does a Lego Cost" activity   How much could the...
proportion mean 6.RP.2 6.RP.3 7.RP.2 6.SP.5 random sample 7.SP.2 7.SP.1 6th 7th modeling Unit rate Lego

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.
Data and Probability proportion ratio rate 6.RP.2 6.RP.3 6.RP.1 7.RP.3 6th 7th 8th 5th Unit rate

New baby giraffe
Algebra Number Sense Math and Science Ratio and Proportion
  Willow at Baltimore, MD Zoo Willow weighed 125 pounds at birth and was 6 feet 1 inch tall.  She will grow to her adult height of around 14 feet tall in only four years! How big wou...
Data and Probability proportion ratio rate 6.RP.2 6.RP.3 6.RP.1 7.RP.3 6th 7th

Flag Art
Number Sense Geometry Math and Social Studies Math and Art Ratio and Proportion
A little ratio art might be a fun way to get ready for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. In this activity (Flags) students measure; create whole number ratios for the official U.S. flag; decide h...
proportions 6.RP.2 6.RP.3 7.RP.1 7.RP.2 7.G.1 6.RP.1 ratios 5.NBT 6th 7th 8th 5th 4th 5.NF.B 6.RP.A 7.RP.A 4.NBT ratio conversion

Chili Con Queso
Number Sense Math and Food Ratio and Proportion 3-act tasks Data and probability Wow factor
Act 1: Take a look at the promo at Moe's. What is the first question that comes to mind? How much does a 42-gallon jug of Chili Con Queso cost?  How many cups or bowls of Chili Co...
ratio proportions 6.RP 5.NBT.5 5.MD.1 6th 5th quantities 3-act task

Which Sweet Hearts are the Best Deal?
Algebra Number Sense Math and Food Holidays and Annual Events Ratio and Proportion
 I have been doing a little shopping for Sweet Heart Candies. I came across these three deals online.  Which should I select?    In this activity students determine w...
Data and Probability proportion ratio Unit rate candy 6.RP.2 6.RP.3 7.RP.2 6th 7th

How much does a Lego cost?
Algebra Number Sense Ratio and Proportion 3-act tasks Data and probability
This is a three act task, with an activity guide.  Show students the act one video.  What questions do they have?  How much could the Star Wars kit cost?  Follow the  activi...
Data and Probability proportion mean 6.RP.2 6.RP.3 7.RP.2 6.SP.5 random sample 7.SP.2 7.SP.1 6th 7th modeling 3-act task

An ounce of cola
Number Sense Math and Food
Which is more expensive; gasoline? milk? or cola?  Students calculate the per ounce cost of each of these liquids in a story about a man doing errands.  After finding the per ounce price, ...
Data and Probability proportion ratio 6.RP.2 6.RP.3 rates 6.NS.3 6th 7th 5th unit pricing gasoline per ounce cola per ounce milk per ounce sale Unit rate

Green, green river
Algebra Number Sense Holidays and Annual Events Ratio and Proportion
During the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, the local plumbers union dyes the Chicago River emerald green. Students learn what PPM (parts per million) means and  attempt to figure ...
Data and Probability proportion ratio percent Unit rate estimation Volume 5.MD 6.RP 6.G 7.RP 7.G 6th 7th 5th St. Patrick's Day
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