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Voyager on the edge

The two Voyager space probes are in the news recently as they approach the edge of our solar system. Scientist can tell that the Voyager's environments are changing....

Algebra Number Sense Grades 4–8

Twinkies

Brian loves Twinkies and the news that Hostess is going out of business has upset him terribly. He needs his Twinkies. Twinkies last forever. Right? He's going to...

Number Sense Geometry Grades 5–7

Curiosity landed on Mars

Keep your students up on what's happening in space while analyzing Curiosity the Mars Rover's speed, the speed of a radio transmission from Mars, and the deceleration involved...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 5–8

The tallest structure made of Legos

Act One: The world record for the tallest structure made of Legos was set in Seoul, South Korea. Check out this video on youtube! What other questions do...

Number Sense Math and Social Studies Grades 4–7

Linsanity

Jeremy Lin is the New York Knicks most startling player. His story is exciting in that he graduated from Harvard in 2010 and was not immediately drafted into...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 6–7

Fast Growing Plant

This activity/post is a little different than our usual posts. We look at a particular math concept and consider how to use context, models and CCSS math practices...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 8–HS

Why Does it Stay in Orbit?

Students will use their understanding of exponents and practice converting speed and distance from metrics to US customary units to complete this exercise ... and, they will learn...

Algebra Geometry Grades 8–HS