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Extractions: Developed by the Plymouth Public Schools in Vermont, the draft K-12 Science and Technology Curriculum includes detailed science lesson plans for specific grades. They are carefully outlined and thoroughly explained plans for science and math fairs (great selection of possible project topics and resource books.) In addition, the site offers highly rated links to websites covering math, science, reference material such as encyclopedias, literature, teacher resource, software, shareware and other educational resources. Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse, a nationally recognized information source for K-12 mathematics and science teachers, produces many excellent resources for mathematics teachers. Especially useful home pages were the resource finder which provided links to many federal agencies and departments who offer
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Extractions: A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n About teaching mathematics: K-8 (ENC-008504) The goal of this book is to help educators implement mathematics instruction that develops students who feel mathematically secure, use numbers confidently to come to decisions, understand mathematical principles, and can apply their understanding to problem solving situations. The three parts of the book address basic math education topics, 200 classroom problem solving activities, and the changing nature of mathematics instruction. Amazing facts and real problems (ENC-001290) These sets of cards are a collection of reading and mathematics experiences that challenge students to use mathematics to solve real life problems. Topics come from the physical and natural sciences; history, government, and geography; architecture; the fine arts; entertainment; and sports. There is a paragraph of information about each topic which is then followed by a challenge problem. To solve the problem, students must obtain data from the paragraph and decide upon a solution strategy. Critical thinking activities for mathematics. Book 2 (ENC-004350)
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Extractions: here You may well ask, "Nature and maths: where's the link?" A good question indeed. Thinking back to your early school days, when three apples were taken away from five, two remained. This is a simple example of how familiar objects can illustrate more abstract concepts - such as our number system, its language and symbols. If you then take that apple and cut it in half again and again, the idea of fractions is visibly (and edibly) demonstrated. The usefulness of the natural world as a mathematical tool doesn't end there. This newsletter looks at some of the other ways that nature and the Great Outdoors can help you to teach Hopefully, you will have access to some form of green space in which to teach mathematics. This can be as simple as a single tree, or a lawn. If you don't, then most of the ideas can be used in a classroom setting - with plants/leaves collected and/or with house plants and seedlings. When using nature to teach maths, you will probably find that the activities are cross-curricular in some way: overlapping with such subjects as ICT, science, English, geography, physics, art and history:- in the methods used, processes you observe, the conclusions you reach, vocabulary you use and the ways in which you represent and illustrate your findings.
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Extractions: This user-friendly site contains math information for every elementary level. This is an interactive site that can be used by teachers, parents, and students. It is organized by topic and grade level. It has games, puzzles, and riddles. There are also links to other useful web sites. A HOMEPAGE FOR NEW MATH TEACHERS (http://people.clarityconnect.com/webpages/terri/terri.html) This description was taken directly from Algebra OnlineSM. Algebra OnlineSM is a free service designed to allow students, parents, and educators throughout the world to communicate. This includes free private tutoring, live chat, and a message board, among many other features. Questions and discussions relating to all levels of mathematics (not just Algebra) are welcome. Algebra OnlineSM is the future in education! ALLMATH (http://www.allmath.com)
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Extractions: Academic Setting Truman Middle school is located at 9400 Benavidez Road in the southwest part of Albuquerque. It is predominantly Hispanic, at 80% of the student population. Approximately 4% are Native American, 4% African American, 10.6% Anglo, 0.5% Asian and 0.4% are of "other" backgrounds. The average for all middle schools in Albuquerque is 48.4% Hispanic and 41.6% Anglo. Many of our parents are working in low paying jobs and as a result, about ¾ of our student population receives free or reduced lunches provided by APS Food Services. Eligibility for free or reduced meals is based on family size and income. For example, a family of four with income less than $21,300 qualifies a student for free meals, and income between $21,300 and $30,400 qualifies the same size family for reduced meals. The percentage of these students is considered an indicator of socio-economic status. Test scores at Truman show that most of our students are four-five years below grade level. Even though we bring up the scores on the Terra Nova from 6
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Extractions: Grammar Graphic Organizer Handwriting History ... Arts "As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality," said Einstein. He maintained that it should be possible to explain scientific principles in words to a child. Avoidance Strategies in Mathematics Office for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education The Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has an impressive collection of Java lessons and curriculum resources for learning about these topics. The office was established "to serve as a model-builder for innovative, standards-based, technology-intensive mathematics and science instruction at the K-16 levels." Most of the lessons focus on geometry, statistics, or algebra; but there are also some that cover science concepts. The activities cover a wide range of subject matter, but they can be tedious to browse because there are no suggested grade levels Mailing List Interdisciplinary use of Math Worksheets http://www.edhelper.com/math.htm
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Extractions: Math Math, all grades: http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/math.htm This site from PBS lets you search by grade level and math topic to find lesson plans and resources. A nice variety! Math, all grades: http://mathforum.org/math.topics.html This site from Drexel University represents what they believe to best Internet resources for each math strand. There are many, many resources listed here. For a list that is more detailed, try http://mathforum.org/library/topics Math, Language Arts gr K-5: http://www.little-g.com/shockwave/frame.html A collection of games, including count the coins to show the total number of cents, alphabetizing, decoding, colors and more. Math, gr K-5: http://hereandabove.com/maze/ Use this site to create custom mazes for your students. Math, gr K-8: http://illuminations.nctm.org/mathlets/ Want to explore math and create interactive lessons? How about a fraction pie? How about an interactive pan balance to "weigh" numeric or algebraic expressions? Watch a dynamic, geometric "proof without words" of the Pythagorean Theorem. Can you explain the proof? (Grades 6-8) at http://illuminations.nctm.org/mathlets/proofs_without_words2/
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Extractions: The Fibonacci series is a very dynamic application of mathematical patterns in the real world. Fibonacci numbers can be found in many aspects of nature - the number of petals on a flower is almost always a Fibonacci number, the number of scales that make a spiral on a pinecone or pineapple are Fibonacci numbers, and the proportions of rectangles that create a spiral in a snail shell are Fibonacci numbers. Fibonacci was a 13th-century Italian mathematician. He is credited with introducing the decimal number system to Europe and with discovering a pattern that seems to occur over and over in nature in various ways. The pattern was named after him - the Fibonacci series. The series itself is fairly simple, but its applications in math and nature can become quite complicated. The Fibonacci Series: The series begins with and 1. After that, use the simple rule
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Extractions: Lowell, Massachusetts NEMATYC'2001 was held at Middlesex Community College in Lowell, Massachusetts, on Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, 2001. This was the 27th Annual Meeting. Vice president was Maureen Woolhouse of Middlesex Community College, and the Conference Chairpersons were Carol Hay and Maureen Woolhouse of Middlesex. Besides a great program other events enjoyed by the participants included the following. Friday Evening Saturday After-Lunch Speaker Carol Hay and Maureen Woolhouse NEMATYC 2001 CoChairs Past President Ted Panitz Cape Cod Community College President Roberta Kieronski University of New Hampshire at Manchester Vice President Maureen Woolhouse Middlesex Community College Secretary Rick Butterworth Massasoit Community College Treasurer Lois Martin Massasoit Community College Newsletter Editor John Jacobs Mass Bay Community College Newsletter Production Editor Judy Carter North Shore Community College At-Large Member
Extractions: * SnowiNote: I was always going to be a teacher as far back as my memory allows. Yep, I was going to teach school, then teach folks how to fly... Helicopters and Jets. I even "taught" every kid in the neighborhood everything I could think of... Mostly Geography since I had a world map on my wall. Well, I got side-tracked and never taught in a school, but now I teach folks how to use the Internet, so I have fulfilled my "childhood dream." I hope you get to meet that one special teacher who not only makes learning fun, but can inspire you with the desire to do the same for someone else. Pass it on. - Snowhawk
