Annenberg Foundation
Geometry 3D Shapes: Platonic Solids
From polyhedrons to platonic solids, here is a lesson that will have your classes talking! As an introduction to platonic solids, scholars cut and fold nets to create the three-dimensional solids. They use an interactive component to...
Annenberg Foundation
Geometry 3D Shapes: Euler's Theorem
How do you get a theorem named after you? Euler knows what it takes! The third lesson of five asks pupils to use an interactive activity to compare the faces, vertices, and edges of seven different three-dimensional solids. They use...
ProCon
Standardized Tests
Does the use of standardized testing improve American education? Scholars dive into the issue as they prepare to discuss the debate topic with their classmates. After reviewing the pros and cons, they watch videos to help them arrive at...
American Museum of Natural History
Being an Astronomer: Neil deGrasse Tyson
An interview delves deep into the life of famous astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Using Grouping to Count Quickly
In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad helps the Fairy Tale people save their king by teaching them how to count quickly by grouping.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Mac Tutor History of Mathematics Archive
The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, presents hundreds of biographies of famous mathematicians, histories of math in various cultures, and interesting facts on the development of important math concepts. This is a huge reference....
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Number of Objects
An online game from AAAmath.com for students to practice counting. Students can visit sections to learn, practice, play, and explore this skill.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Counting to 100
An interactive lesson from aaamath.com. The student can learn, practice, play a game, and explore counting to 100.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Names of Numbers
An interactive lesson from AAAmath.com that has the student count objects and match them to the number name.
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Canadian Mathematical Society
The Canadian Mathematical Society sees its role as one of collaboration with all interested groups (business, educators, government) in Canada and also to promote public awareness and understanding of mathematics.
Education Development Center
Making Mathematics: Mentored Research Projects
After pairing professional mathematicians with groups of students, wonderful activities emerged. There are projects on this site, and use them in your own classroom.