Now that the holiday shopping season has begun, it's time to get the packages to your homes. Two big companies take care of a lot of that shipping. How do they manage that? Did you ever wonder h...
In this activity, students will analyze U.S. holiday candy sales percentage data (updated) to calculate the approximate amount spent on candy for each holiday. Students are encouraged to work wi...
We're at the midway point of the 2025 NFL season! What a great time to connect math to sports!🏈In this activity, students use real statistics from recent games to calculate fantasy football poin...
Kick off the activity with starter slides that spark curiosity by asking students if they recognize the Starbucks logo and how many locations they think are in the U.S. Then, engage them in estimating...
Great professional athletes make a lot of money. Did you know that professional athletes have to pay an amazing amount of federal, state, and sometimes even city tax?
Grant Williams, a Boston Cel...
Games have begun and there have been several upsets but March Madness won't be over until the finals on April 3rd and 4th. March Madness bracket predictions can still be reworked.
This ye...
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 ...
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...
We used to see holiday sales right after Thanksgiving but, surprisingly, holiday shopping has already begun. Sales are advertised everywhere. Students will be able to add some understanding an...
Fall is a beautiful time of year for hiking. Many students will be walking in the woods and mountains to enjoy the colorful leaves and the cool weather outside. Let them combine what they ...