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College Costs Keep Going Up

Algebra Number Sense Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
 College costs keep rising, and it can be hard for students to grasp just how much four years of school might add up to. This updated activity gives students real data and guides them to explore ...

C and F

Math and Science Any time math
This activity begins with exploring connections among a few photos to spark curiosity and critical thinking in the starters, before diving into the main activity where students will wo...

A Parametric Heart

Geometry Holidays and Annual Events Math and Art
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ In this updated activity, students will explore parametric equations to graph a heart shape using sine and cosine functions. Begin with the starter activity to set the stage (o...

Chocolate Milk Account

Algebra Number Sense Math and Food Ratio and Proportion
🔔 Free Trial Alert!  In this activity, students will explore a school milk account where money is deposited and deducted as chocolate milk is purchased over time....

Inflation and the cost of gasoline

Algebra Number Sense Math and Science Math and Social Studies Ratio and Proportion
 In 1980, one gallon of gasoline costs $1.22.  Today's prices are a lot higher.  Is that because the price has gone up or because in 1980 you could buy a lot more than you can buy today...

Should I buy a gasoline, hybrid, or electric car

Algebra Number Sense Math and Social Studies Data and probability
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...

It's tick time again ... and Lyme disease

Algebra Number Sense Math and Science Math and Social Studies Data and probability
With the start of summer and wonderful outdoor activities, it might be good to examine the growth of Lyme disease and to recognize its carrier, the deer tick. Will this be a record ...

How much should the 40-oz size cost?

Algebra Number Sense Math and Food Data and probability
We found this chalkboard menu at a coffee shop recently. The shop had prices for the 12-oz (small), 16-oz (medium) and 20-ounce (large) cappuccinos.  And they will also make you 40-...

Bowling Deals

Algebra Number Sense Sports Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
Is there a general way to figure how much its going to cost you (and your friends) to go bowling? Should you pay per game?  Or bowl per hour?  Don't forget that you'll need to rent sho...

Fireworks on your calculator

Algebra Geometry Holidays and Annual Events Math and Art
    Let your students experiment with their graphing calculators to create a nice fireworks display?  We've written a brief activity that questions students about manipula...
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