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Veterans Day, 2023

Algebra Math and Social Studies Holidays and Annual Events Current events Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
On Veterans Day we honor the men and women that have served in the Armed Forces of the United States.  There are now 16.2 million living veterans. We found these maps that show where veterans liv...

How many Americans (and their pets) participate in Halloween?

Algebra Number Sense Math and Social Studies Holidays and Annual Events Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
Surveys show that more and more people are involved in and spending on Halloween activities. If the percent of Americans participating continues at this pace and the population continues to grow at ...

Memorial Day 2023

Algebra Number Sense Math and Social Studies Current events Ratio and Proportion
   This Monday, Americans will celebrate Memorial Day.  Who are we honoring?  How did the holiday come about?  Isn't Memorial Day usually on May 30th? Students...

The 8th billion baby

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How fast is the world's population growing? Will the world's population size increase indefinitely?  Are all countries' populations increasing at the same rate? What are some of the...

Earth Day (April 22) Actions for Our Planet

Algebra Number Sense Geometry Math and Science Math and Social Studies Holidays and Annual Events Current events Ratio and Proportion 3-act tasks Data and probability
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Just some March Madness math

Algebra Number Sense Sports Current events Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
Today, March 12th, is selection Sunday. Tomorrow we'll know how the college basketball teams are seeded and bracketology can begin. Introduce your students to the meaning and excitement of March ...

Ground Hog day

Holidays and Annual Events Ratio and Proportion Data and probability Funny
On GroundHog Day (February 2nd), Punxsutawney Phil will again, with great ceremony, come out of his burrow and look for his shadow.  Let your students check out the relative frequency of hi...

Powerball, Mega Millions, and probability

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Updated! Powerball and Mega Million jackpots are growing all the time.  Having a chance of winning 1.6 BILLION dollars might be a good context that engages your students.    ...

Median age of country populations

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Interesting map! Why median? What are the implications?     https://statisticstimes.com/demographics/countries-by-median-age.php Demography is the study of populations. Scientist...

Where should I drop my puck

Algebra Number Sense Geometry Ratio and Proportion 3-act tasks Data and probability
  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...
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