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Ladder figuring
Algebra Number Sense Geometry
   Brian can't even go to his town's spring festival without seeing math. Let your class approximate the height or length of this ladder by using the relative size of the cars or the p...
estimation Pythagorean Theorem 6.RP 7.G right triangles 8.G 6th 7th 8th HS

Big gulp
Algebra Number Sense Math and Science Math and Food
Do you or your students love sugary drinks?  What if it were against the law to order a large sugary drink where you lived?  On September 13th, 2012 the New York City Health Department ban...
Data and Probability rates 6.RP 7.RP 7.SP large sodas healthy eating candy bar units 6th 7th 8th food Unit rate nutrition

Cruising
Algebra Number Sense Math and Science Math and Food Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
There have been a lot of cruise ship mishaps and disasters this year. While these are in the news, let your students consider how these floating cities manage their resources and which of their need...
proportion ratio measurement Unit rate Data food news 6.RP.3 7.RP.3 5.NBT.7 7.NS.3 6.NS.3 6th 7th 8th 5th MP6

Voyager on the edge
Algebra Number Sense Math and Science Ratio and Proportion
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.  They are receiving m...
Data and Probability proportion Fractions Unit rate rates 6.RP 7.RP 8.EE 6th 7th 8th 5th 4th 4.MD.C 5.MD.A astronomy 7.RP.3 unit conversion

Twinkies
Number Sense Geometry Math and Science Math and Food Ratio and Proportion
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 ...
Data and Probability percents Unit rate area nutrition rates mark up 6.RP 7.RP 5.NF 6th 7th 5th 7.G.B food

Curiosity landed on Mars
Algebra Number Sense Math and Science
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 in a "sky crane" lan...
Data and Probability ratio conversion rate 6.RP.3 deceleration 5.MD 7.RP 5.NF 6.NS.1 6th 7th 8th 5th

My Facebook IPO investment
Number Sense Math and Social Studies
What is an IPO?  Are they always good investments? Students analyze charts and data, learn a little about investing, calculate percent loss (unfortunately), and make some Facebook stock proj...
Data and Probability percent data analysis Business graph 7.RP 6.SP 7.SP 8.SP 6th 7th 8th HS S-ID

The tallest structure made of Legos
Number Sense Math and Social Studies Math and Art Ratio and Proportion 3-act tasks Data and probability
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 you have? Act T...
Data and Probability problem solving Unit rate data analysis estimation average 6.RP.3 7.NS.3 5.NBT.5 4.OA.4 6.NS.2 6th 7th 5th 4th 3-act task

Storm cleanup
Algebra Number Sense Geometry Ratio and Proportion
This activity could be used as an introduction to trig ratios.  Students figure out the approximate length of the huge branch that I have to fell for safety and firewood. After approximating ...
Data and Probability measurement estimation trigonometry 7.RP G-SRT 7th 8th HS 8-RP weather HSG-MG.A HSG.SRT.C

Video game download
Algebra Number Sense Ratio and Proportion 3-act tasks Data and probability
How long will it take me to download the video game? This can be done as a 3 Act Task.  To get started simply show the video and following picture to your class.ACT ONE: I decided to download a c...
proportion ratio estimation video games proportional 6.RP 7.RP 5.NF 7.EE 8.EE.5 S-IC 6th 7th 8th HS 5th 3-act task
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