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The new largest Lego set ever - The Roman Colosseum

Algebra Number Sense Ratio and Proportion 3-act tasks Data and probability
Note: This is a remake of our 2014 and 2017 activities "How Much Does a Lego Cost?". How much could the Roman Colossem Lego set cost ? Student first make a guess and then think about what ...

USPS needs help!

Algebra Number Sense Math and Social Studies Current events Data and probability
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...

The Forever Roll

Algebra Number Sense Geometry Ratio and Proportion Funny
  That's a big roll of toilet paper!  Why would anyone need such a big roll of toilet paper?  How does it compare to Charmin's other toilet paper products? If this roll lasts for...

Does it pay to get educated?

Number Sense Math and Social Studies Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
 Why should students do well in school, graduate high school, or go on to college?  In this activity median earnings by various education levels are explored.  Students compare t...

Who's going back to school?

Algebra Number Sense Math and Social Studies Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
Students look at the past and present populations of the U.S. and the past and present population of school attendees to calculate the percentage of the population that are enrolled in K-12 school...

Are original movies better than their sequels?

Algebra Number Sense Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
We've gathered some data on movie ratings and their sequels and asked students to analyze the data, decide on some analysis and debate (with their mathematical data) which are better ... the origi...

NHL Playoff games can sure last a long time!

Algebra Number Sense Sports Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
Revised! We're watching another Stanley Cup playoff now. Will there be any really long games during the playoffs? In 2013, a Stanley Cup playoff match between the Bruins and Blackhawks wen...

Tornadoes 2019

Number Sense Math and Science Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
Tornadoes have devastated the Midwest, U.S. in the last few days. Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Ohio, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Mississippi have been brutally hit with these powerful event...

Value of a lifetime of Whoppers?

Algebra Number Sense Math and Social Studies Math and Food Current events Ratio and Proportion
Locked in a smelly bathroom for one hour and then promised a lifetime of Whopper meals🍔, an Oregon man sued BK when the manager's promise was withdrawn.  How much money should he ask for in hi...

President's Pay for Presidents' Day

Algebra Number Sense Math and Social Studies Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
You can't run for President now, but heck, 2036 is right around the corner. Being President of the United States will be quite an accomplishment and a ton of work.   But, how...
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