In the July 2013 issue of United Airlines' Hemisphere Magazine, a pilot responded to a question about how far in the distance he could see at different altitudes. The solution involved right triangles, lines of tangency to a circle, and...

The online assessment demonstrates knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The questions test students on the application of trigonometric functions.

This task asks students to apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the approximate number of yards two players ran during a football game and compare their distances. Aligns with 8.G.B.7.

This task asks students to apply the concepts of multiples and common multiples in the real-world context of orders of roses at a flower shop. Aligns with 6.NS.B.4.

This task asks students to apply the concepts of multiples and common multiples in an abstract context. Aligns with 6.NS.B.4.

A mathematics tutorial that allows you to interactively learn and manipulate the slope and intercepts of a line.

Students apply several methods developed to identify and interpret patterns to the identification of fingerprints. They look at their classmates' fingerprints, snowflakes, and "spectral fingerprints" of elements. They learn to identify...

Using Melanie Watt's book entitled Scaredy Squirrel at Night, this multi-day lesson allows students to apply information about Scaredy Squirrel's night time experiences and its fears as their final product model. Students will create...

This activity is designed for students to apply their knowledge of mathematics and physics to "real life" situations. Students are presented with the situation that they are on a camping trip and wish to know the wavelength emitted by a...

This is a fun gym-class activity that requires students to apply simple geography, mathematics, and writing skills. As a class, students skate (or run or walk or bike) around the gym in hopes of gaining mileage. Lesson idea includes...

In this lesson, the students will work across the curriculum using technology, business education, and mathematics. They will form a company and use the physics of force and motion to build a hovercraft. The students will use this...

Second grade students are asked to apply two complementary processes: counting and grouping. The conceptual understanding of the place value of a number and combining/separating numbers using place value, are critical aspects of...