American Museum of Natural History
Being an Astronomer: Neil deGrasse Tyson
An interview delves deep into the life of famous astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Math in Daily Life: Population Growth
At this website there is basic information about world population growth over the last 300+ years. The link at the end of the article is to another article that compares the population growth of two states.
Math TV
Weekly Math Tv Problem Solving Videos
This resource offers two different topic problems per week for students to solve. A video showing the method to solve each problem is given. After viewing a solution method for solving the problem try one on your own where you can only...
Other
Quebec Ministry of Educ.: Customized Literacy Training: Functional Situati [Pdf]
Adults weak in basic literacy skills often have difficulty with basic tasks that involve Reading, Writing and Math. This guide provides lesson units on teaching tasks such as filling out forms, estimating the amount of a shopping bill...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Teaching With Tunes
Invite your students to sing, dance, and learn alongside their favorite PBS KIDS friends! Discover new and fun ways to integrate music into lessons, routines, and activities to inspire everyday learning. The curated songs center around...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Math in Daily Life: Converting to the Metric System
An introduction to the metric system and converting to the metric system. Provides a table of common conversions and steps for converting a cookie recipe to the metric system.
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese Collaborative Projects: Down the Drain: How Much Water Do You Use?
How much water do you use everyday? Find out in this engaging investigation, where you compare your water usage with your classmates and other people around the world. An exploration filled with lots of math and science that students are...
Other
The Futures Channel: Problem Solving
"Connecting learning to the real world" is the goal of the Futures Channel. Through the use of short videos, teachers can integrate real-world examples of how math and science are used in everyday life. Complete teaching guidelines...
Other
The Futures Channel: Proportional Reasoning
"Connecting learning to the real world" is the goal of the Futures Channel. Through the use of short videos, teachers can integrate real-world examples of how math and science are used in everyday life. Complete teaching guidelines...