National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Commutative Property Around Us
An interesting question is posed to Dr. Math about the commutative property in the world around us. This shows an awesome connection between math and everyday life. Students will get this one!
Education Development Center
Tune in to Learning: Polygons and Perimeter
Explore different polygons and find their perimeter with this interactive lesson from T.V.411. Students see examples of polygons in everyday life and have immediate feedback to your responses to lesson questions.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Fractions in Everyday Life, a Recipe
Math Forum offers this exciting lesson plan to help students with multiplying and dividing fractions through a recipe made in the classroom.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Math of Physics
Students study the relationship of mathematics and physics in this interactive learning module. Activities include readings, practice problems, and interactive self check questions.
BBC
Bbc Skillswise: Percent and Fractions: Ratio and Proportion
Activities and factsheets exploring ratios and proportions in everyday life. Interactive, colorful, and fun.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How to Prove a Mathematical Theory
Explore mathematical proofs and how they are used in our everyday life with this animated video. [4:39]
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...
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
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...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Energy Systems and Solutions
The Energy Systems and Solutions unit brings students through the exploration of science and engineering concepts as they relate to energy issues in everyday life. Issues surrounding energy production and energy consumption provide a...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pbs Kids: Cyberchase: Collection
Cyberchase is the Emmy-winning animated series full of math and environmental adventures. It features three diverse kids, known as The CyberSquad, who use brain power and problem solving skills to outwit and outsmart the villain Hacker...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Pizza Physics (New York Style)
Explore the physics involved in folding a pizza slice in order to reduce the mess while eating. [3:58]
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...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Big Trees
What tree is big enough for a car to drive through? Figure it out with this NCTM math challenge on measurement. Find out why understanding measurement is important in everyday life. A one page activity from the NCTM Math Challenges for...
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...
Other
El Huevo De Chocolate: The Chocolate Egg
This is a fabulous Spanish-language site where you can find tales, traditions, songs, activities, tongue twisters, riddles and more. Good way to preserve and spread children's folklore. Also provides other safe links to geography, math,...
Other
El Huevo De Chocolate: The Chocolate Egg
This is a fabulous Spanish-language site where you can find tales, traditions, songs, activities, tongue twisters, riddles and more. Good way to preserve and spread children's folklore. Also provides other safe links to geography, math,...