Lumber Yard Mathematics
There is a lot of lumber in Humboldt County — here are some images to ramp up number talks around some real world math.
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Plane Flight Mathematics
On a Cessna flight from an airport in Humboldt County I was inspired to develop a plane flight mathematics lesson — how far can a Cessna fly?
Amusement Ride Mathematics
The Sky Trail is a gondola ride through the redwood forests in Del Norte County, near Redwood National and State parks. As we waited in line to board, we were pondering Amusement Ride Mathematics. A few facts for consideration: Passengers are picked up every 2 minutes Each passenger pays, on average, $10 for the ride […]
Health of the Klamath-Trinity Watershed
Healthy waters, Healthy lands, Healthy communities. How to determine the if the river system is healthy. A High School STEM lesson. HISI_Module Overview Day 1-2: Introduction: River of Renewal (Cultural Exploration) Day 3-5: Measurements (Mathematics) Day 6-7: Watersheds and Water Cycle (Earth Science) Day 8: Scoop This(Marine Biology/ Oceanography) Day 9-11: 1. Sources of Water, 2. Water […]
Math Loco-motor Skills
Math and loco-motor skills can be integrated into daily physical education using the ideas shared by Chris Hopper from Humboldt State University. The Activity Make Predictions! How many steps will you take as you walk 10, 25, and 50 yards? Do It! Each student walks various lengths of the field and records their data. DOWNLOAD […]
Mathematics
Real World Maths Real World from Michael You Cubed Tasks Week of inspirational maths YouCubed student course STEM Humboldt Math Ideas Berkeley Everett Visualize Math Georgia Math Units by grade level MARS TASKS These formative performance assessment tasks were designed by the Mathematics Assessment Resource Service (MARS), a project of UC Berkeley, Michigan State, and the Shell […]
STEM and Environmental Literacy at Home
As we work to deal with school closures and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, I have assimilated a selection activities surrounding STEM and Environmental Literacy–all of which can be done at home as part of an independent study. These lessons have been created by local, credentialed educators and celebrate place-based learning in Humboldt County. […]
Redwoods and Climate Change
Place-based High School Curriculum Key questions students will answer: Elements of the lesson to consider: Redwoods and Climate Change Lessons Additional Lesson Ideas NGSS Standards Addressed High School Primary: HS-LS2-5. Develop a model to illustrate the role of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in the cycling of carbon among the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere. HS-ESS2-6. […]
Measuring and Drawing Trees
Students will engage with a two day project that integrates math, science, and art measuring and drawing trees. Using the learning landscape on or near your school campus, students will gain a new perspective on the size of trees around them as well as how they fit to scale with the world’s tallest trees. Students […]
Place Value Pictures
Questions: What is the difference between place and value? How can we determine how many hundreds, tens, and ones are in a number? About the activity: Place Value Pictures provides an engaging way for students to work with hundreds, tens, and ones blocks in a way that combines math and art. it creates an interactive […]
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