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Candy deals

Number Sense Food Holidays Ratio and Proportion 3-act tasks Probability and Statistics
We found big mixed bags of candy at really good prices ... we think. Students are asked to decide which would be the best deal and the worst deal on candy.  They can also create t...

How much chocolate is left?

Algebra Number Sense Geometry Food Ratio and Proportion
 In this short activity, students reason and calculate what is left of these chocolate bars.  The bars are the same size but are molded into different numbers of sections.  Which one ha...

Extreme weather 2020

Number Sense Science
Because of climate change, we've been having too many extreme weather events. There have been unusual droughts and heat in the West, an increased number of hurricanes, severe flooding, and high ...

USPS needs help!

Algebra Number Sense Social Studies Current events Probability and Statistics
The U.S. Postal Service has been in the news lately.  Does it seem like your mail takes longer to reach where you have sent it now?  Do you wonder why there are delays and whether things w...

Ramen noodle heist

Number Sense Geometry Food Ratio and Proportion
In 2018, a truck trailer was stolen from a parking lot in Georgia. The trailer was filled with Ramen noodle packages and its contents were valued at $98,000. What do you wonder about this heist?&...

How much water should you be drinking?

Algebra Science Food Ratio and Proportion
 As we are outdoors more and temperatures are rising, it might be a good time to look at hydration. A healthy requirement for fluids can't really be the same for everyone.  Surely the amount...

Gonna be a Leap Year

Number Sense Science Probability and Statistics
  By George C. Baxley  This year we will add the 29th of February to our year?  Why do we do that?  How can you tell?  What if we didn't add a day every 4 years? Stud...

Star Wars ... the story continues

Number Sense Ratio and Proportion Probability and Statistics
The Rise of Skywalker will open on December 20, 2019.  How much did it cost to make?  How much will it gross? Is the Star Wars phenomena a guarantee for success?  How would you c...

How should I cook my turkey?

Algebra Number Sense Food Holidays
Should I oven bake it, deep fry it or barbecue and smoke it?  When do I have to wake up to begin preparations? How long will the cooking take?  How much will it cost?  How ma...

Does it pay to get educated?

Number Sense Social Studies Ratio and Proportion Probability and Statistics
 This activity is currently being updated…stay tuned! (May 2026)   Why should students do well in school, graduate high school, or go on to college?  In this activity median e...
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