PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Stage Props, Blocking, and Graphs
In this lesson, students will block a scene on a graph and act out the scene. Media resources and teacher materials are included.
Technovation
Curiosity Machine: Challenges: Build a Dna Origami Inspired Structure
Using pasta students will design and construct a container that can travel along a zip line to deliver a cargo which is candy. This challenge is explored on this site as well as tips, a lesson plan, and a place for students to document...
Technovation
Curiosity Machine: Challenges: Engineer a Speedboat
This challenge has students using a zip line to guide a boat to move through the water for long distances. To help the students build a fast and steady boat this site contains a lesson plan as well as tips. Students can also document...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: A Shard or Two
Archaeologists have just uncovered an ancient plate. They need your help to determine the original size of the plate. Try this challenge where you use concepts of symmetry and estimation to uncover the solution. An activity from the NCTM...
Other
Finite Geometry Notes: Diamond 16 Symmetry Puzzle
At this site see if you can solve the "Diamond 16" puzzle. Change the patterns to create ordinary or color exchange symmetry. This is just one of several challenging puzzles at this site. Links to similar puzzles and games.