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Math and the Movies 2000: Jumping Out of Windows

Source: Mathline Lesson Plan

Apply the use of measuring, multiplication, division and remainders to situations involving movie stunts. Investigate the size of airbags and ratios of jump height to airbag safety and inflation rates. Details »

Architecture: Community Geometry

Source: Mathline Offline Activity/Project

Identify architectural structures and objects in the community that represent different figures and types of geometry and mathematics. Details »

Lost Treasures of Tibet

Source: NOVA Lesson Plan

Investigate the meaning of some of the components represented in the Chenrezig mandala, understand that symmetry is an essential quality of mandalas and create a mandala-style piece of art. Details »

Structures

Source: WXXI: 60 Second Science Offline Activity/Project

Explore shapes and balance while creating a structure made from recycled materials. Details »

Arthur Bounces Back

Source: Arthur Lesson Plan

Develop an awareness of money and identify persuasion in advertising. Use Arthur money and coupons to purchase toys and games, then compare the advertisers' promises to the "no-frills" item descriptions. Details »

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