Drill Sergeant Voice Optional! Although this isn’t a math project, Equation Boot Camp reinforces one of the most important math skills of all — solving equations. Some basics just can’t be replaced! At times, I was frustrated teaching more challenging equations when it was obvious many in the class needed extra help on easier stuff. […]
Person Puzzles Go CRAZY!
Find Person Puzzles Here! While they are not math projects, a collection of Person Puzzles was my own personal project! Person Puzzles are designed to highlight individuals with diverse backgrounds who have made significant contributions to our world. In my experience, our students are underexposed and unaware of many significant (historical or current) figures and […]
Cool Website Spotlight — New Global Citizens
To conclude my series of cool websites with an emphasis on global connections, I end with one that encourages students to put their knowledge to use and take action on an issue. New Global Citizens. http://www.newglobalcitizens.org/ New Global Citizens is a United States based non-profit that aims to give middle school and high school students […]
Cool Website Spotlight — Skype in the Classroom
Skype in the Classroom is an extension of the popular mainstream internet based communication tool. Currently nearly 50,000 teachers and 2,400 lessons are available on Skype and with a little something for all content areas. Collaborations can connect a classroom from St. Louis to Hong Kong with little effort. A testimonial of third grade teacher […]
Cool Website Spotlight — ePals Global Community
To continue with the theme of globally connected learning opportunities, today I highlight another interesting site, ePals Global Community. http://www.epals.com/ ePals Global Community is a site to help build connections across the globe. Teachers are able to post ads for the type of partnership they are interested in and what age-level they serve. While most […]
Cool Website Spotlight — Flat Stanley Project
In a previous entry, I highlighted iEARN as a useful tool to connect your students to the world. Online collaboration networks are not just for high school students, but many sites exist for elementary aged student collaboration. Although the type of collaboration does look different than the high school, students are able to interact in […]
Cool Website Spotlight — iEARN
With the click of a mouse students can interact with a classroom on the other side of the world. With a simple Facebook friend search, anyone can connect with people from every country on the planet. We live in an era of ubiquitous opportunities to collaborate globally — the challenge is actually doing it. Schools […]
Design a Zoo — Integrated Geometry Area & Perimeter Project
While your Justin Beiber lovers may not be willing to admit it… they like doing assignments with ostriches on them. It’s just a fact. In this 21st Century Math Project, students will plan and accommodate animals from all around the world. Turn your 7th period into a zoo. Studies show increased engagement in math when ostriches are […]
The Game of Life — Financial Literacy — Real World Math Project
A pure real world 21st Century Math Project that can work for a lot of different ages! Real world math projects are one of the most sought after resources. In my opinion, most everything I do is a real world math projects, but when most teachers want a REAL WORLD MATH PROJECT they are looking for something […]
Carbon Footprint — Environment Focused STEM Project
Bring an authentic environment-based 21st Century Math Project to your Algebra classroom with Multi-step inequalities! Help student understand why we are still getting blizzards in the spring! Paint your classroom green! Figuritively. Don’t literally paint anything Name: Carbon Footprint Suggested Grade Level: 7-12 (Algebra 1, skills) Math Concepts: Multi-step Inequalities, Unit Conversion, Multiple Representations Interdisciplinary Connections: Travel, Local Food, Carbon Emissions, […]
