Wind chill
The weather forecasters tell us what the wind chill temperature will feel like. How do they figure out that number? In this activity students use the National Weather System chart ...
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I need help raking my leaves
Brian has spent too much time thinking about his leaves. He's worried about raking them alone and thinking about how long the job would take if people helped.
In this activity students see the inve...
Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones
Graphic from http://lagoon-inside.com[
This week Hurricane Fiona caused major damage to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean,
This is the season for increased cyc...
How much caffeine are you consuming?
Did you know that there is an amount of caffeine that is too much for the growing brain of a teenager? We did some research and have asked students to examine the sources of caffei...
Macy’s Star Rewards Points
Wow! Check out this deal at Macy's. For $25 I can join Macy's Star Rewards program. I get 10% back in rewards for every dollar I spend. Its pretty cool that Macy's gives p...
Where should I drop my puck
Act 1 - Give students time to view the game board above or give them our one-page activity. The above picture is larger when you click on it. Ask students for their gut reaction about which sl...
Should I buy a gasoline, hybrid, or electric car
Should you buy a hybrid or an electric car to save money and the planet?
Students create equations for finding the break-even points of these vehicles by mileage and years of ownership. The...
The odds of horse race betting
Rich Strike surprised everyone at the Kentucky Derby horse race in early May by moving from 18th place at the half-way mark (out of 20 horses) to winning the race. Churchill Downs, the track in...
When will they collide?
Show the video to your class. Give students time to complain and talk about seeing this commercial. Then take guesses from students about the actual time it would take to collide.
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What is my best gasoline option?
Jason Kibbe, 6-8 Gifted Support Teacher in Chambersburg, PA, sent us this timely investigation.
Should I pay the membership fee and get BJ's gasoline? Should I just buy the ch...