Introduce your class to the concept of finite-state automata with an activity that asks individuals to try to map their way to Treasure Island by taking different routes though an island chain. Each island has two ship sailing...

In this Math Maven mystery, read the legend of Pirate Ringold and his treasure and help Frieda Finditall figure out how much gold there is left to find on this old ship. Your knowledge about addition and subtraction with fractions will...

In the years following the American Revolution, speed was the most important consideration for any ship even if it came at the expense of cargo space. Sailing ships tended to be small and swift so that they could outrun and outmaneuver...