Students measure distances and report them in fractions. They convert fractions to decimals and multiply decimals.

Students are introduced to the function and design of the following Lego pieces: beams, bricks, plates, axles, tires, hubs and bushings. They then work with a partner to build something using only these pieces.

Eighth graders collect data from Bottle Biology compost columns and record using Excel spreadsheet.

Students evaluate squares and square roots. Through practice, they discover the inverse relationship between squares and square roots. Students take notes, solve square root and square root problems, and classify numbers as rational or...