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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...

How should I cook my turkey?

Algebra Number Sense Math and Food Holidays and Annual Events
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...

Operation Gratitude – Halloween candy buy back

Algebra Number Sense Math and Social Studies Math and Food Holidays and Annual Events Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
    This is a great idea! Motivate kids to get rid of all of that candy for a good cause. Operation Gratitude and dentists are encouraging healthy eating, motivated giving, an...

How long will it take you to trick-or-treat?

Number Sense Geometry Holidays and Annual Events
It's Halloween and this is your neighborhood. How long will it take you to trick or treat at every house in your neighborhood? Possible conversation with students: How long will it tak...

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...

What's the answer?

Algebra Number Sense Current events
Image by Twitter user @pjmdoll.  Math doesn't usually create a buzz on Twitter.  This past week this post did just that.  People argued online about whether the answer was 16 or...

Point of view

Geometry Math and Art
If you have a set of cubes for your classroom, this would make a great group hands-on project. Its an old puzzle but the activity deserves a revisit. Below are two straight-on images of my ...

Louisiana

Algebra Number Sense Math and Science Math and Social Studies Current events Ratio and Proportion
We recently watched the approach of Hurricane Barry and worried about the fate of Louisiana. After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, what would another powerful hurricane do to this fragile ...

How can Nike give away so much great stuff?

Algebra Number Sense Sports Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
Worldwide Nike supports many teams and athletes.  They design, manufacture, and supply gear for almost every sport imaginable. How much are those give-aways worth?  Is the company going ...

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...
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