Join the Revolution! Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Globalization in a high school math project? Toss in a scoop of inquiry and that’s what you have here. Patterns, algebra and functions get a facelift to the 21st century in this integrated international math project. Through mathematical modeling and regression, students are able to use authentic real […]
Category: high school math
Wolfram Alpha — Cool Website Spotlight
There’s no better example of a 21st Century Math Project than an awesome site, the mathematically famous Wolfram Alpha. Yes, sure Wolfram Alpha will do your class’s homework for them, but the reality is that that only emphasizes the need for higher order thinking. Computers can solve linear equations, but as of today they still struggle […]
Area Dissection Art — Integrated Math Project
Robots invade your Math Project!!! Here is a great, fun opportunity to hone middle and high school area skills through dissection problems. Area dissection involves more critical thinking skills than a typical area problem, especially when you make them complex. Art is a natural extension of this and it makes it super fun. Name: Area Dissection […]
CSI: Algebra — STEM Project — Unit 3 — Solving Equations
Solve for x. Save Earth. Nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up number sense with a 21st Century Math Project! In this project, students will work in teams to investigate the culprit of six fictional thefts. The criminal has left six messages, layered with algebra. Teams will work to build a case and present […]
Nationmaster.com — Cool Website Spotlight
Many have asked me where I get the ideas for my projects. Frankly, I don’t know. They come from all over. I have literally hundreds of ideas, but for me to get excited I have to find the perfect marriage between a math skill, a topic, and engaging presentation. When I finally am ready to […]
US President Inquiry — Middle & High School Math Project
Was their a debate on TV tonight? Want a FREE election friendly math project for your Middle School or High School classroom? In this 21st Century Math Project, students will investigate a number of factors around our nation’s presidents. The age of a President at their inauguration, their age at death and the number of […]
World Traveler — International Project
Until everyone uses Paypal, we have no other option Who doesn’t want to take a grand voyage around the world? Take your class on a trip with functions. While the Middle School & High School Math Project is mathematically driven, it gives students the opportunity to learn a little about other countries of the world. […]
Egg Drop Contest — STEM Project
Drop some eggs. Do some math. Want to fire up the engagement of your students with a Hands-On STEM project? Want to do an interdisciplinary collaboration with the science teacher? Want to smash some eggs? Name: Egg Drop Contest Suggested Grade Level: 7-12 (Primarily Algebra 1 math skills, but project can be modified for different […]
