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Winter Solstice 2023
Number Sense Geometry Math and Science Ratio and Proportion
It is really dark out now.  Why is that? Students appreciate how their latitude effects the darkness of their late afternoon location as they study the earth's tilt and the logic of da...
Data and Probability latitude HSG-MG.1 6th 7th 8th HS 7.G.3 HSG.GMD.4 HSG.C central angle winter solstice dark out

What can you tell about a snowflake?
Geometry Math and Science Math and Art
As a snowflake falls from the sky, its crystal grows according to the humidity and temperatures of the air that it passes through. In this activity, students interpret a graphic that clarifies ...
7.G MP1 8.G 6th 7th 8th HS HSF 6.G.A HSG.CO visual representations graphics

Betsy Ross's 5-pointed star
Algebra Geometry Math and Social Studies Math and Art
Flag of the United States from 1777 to 1795.    In honor of Independence Day we thought it would be fun to look at one story about the first American Flag. The rough desig...
8.G 6th 7th 8th HS 5th 7.G.B 4th of July pentagram HSG.CO flag

December 21, 2020 - Great conjunction
Algebra Number Sense Geometry Math and Science Current events
Right now, just after sunset, in the southwest sky, you can check out the planets of Jupiter and Saturn as they get closer and closer to each other. They are millions of miles apart but they app...
rate of change 4.MD 7.G MP3 6th 7th 8th HS 5th 4th circles MP6 apparent diameter HSG.C central angle 8.F.B HSF.IF.B astronomy

Tiny vacuum with a huge reach
Algebra Number Sense Geometry 3-act tasks
From the vacuum description and advertisement in the PDF, how long do you think its cord must be? Thanks to Brian Shoemaker, Newton, MA teacher, for the idea and pictures.
MP.1 MP.3 MP.4 MP.2 6th 7th 8th HS 7.G.B 8.G.B HSM circle area HSG.MG HSG.C trigonometry angles

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 ...
8.G 6th 7th 8th HS 5th 4th HSG.CO.A 4.G.A HSG.MGA parallel perspective line of site

Spiraling squares - compass and straight edge
Algebra Number Sense Geometry Holidays and Annual Events Math and Art
Can you see the many spirals in this design? Students calculate the size of each increasing round of squares and consider what sort of spirals these must be. Working wit...
Pythagorean Theorem math art 7th 8th HS HSG 8.G.B irrational numbers HSG.CO spirals endofyear art

More eruptions on Hawai'i's Kilauea
Algebra Geometry Math and Science Current events Ratio and Proportion
The Volcano Kilauea is continuing to spew molten lava and ash on the island of Hawai'i. This volcano is on the tip of the southern most Hawaiian Island. Is that significant? In this activit...
6th 7th 8th 5th 4th geography 4.MD.A 6.EE.C 8.G.A 8.F.A geology tectonic motion rate calculations translation HSG.CO.A ratio unit rates

Big Air snowboarding
Number Sense Geometry Math and Science Sports Holidays and Annual Events
Starting February 18th a new Olympic sport will be televised ... Big Air Snowboarding.  Some of your students may be officianados of snowboarding. Using this activity could be an opportunity to l...
MP7 6th 7th 8th HS rotation HSG.CO MP4 8.G.A reflection Deciphering graphics HS.G sports snow

What's my angle?
Geometry Math and Science
I'm going to help save the planet by adding solar panels to my roof! Should I tilt the panels on my roof to more accurately aim towards the Sun? If so, at what angle should I use? S...
latitude MP2 Earth day 8th HS 7.G.B HSG.SRT Solar panel angles Solar geometry 8.EE.B HSG.CO HS.TF HS.C climate change trigonometry
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