According to a new study (July 2009), the dye in blue M&Ms has been found to 'mend spinal injuries' in rats. Something interesting I saw on the news yesterday. (Article)
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M&M Frequency
In Math 1-2, we carried out a project/experiment, as students opened up fun-size bags of M&Ms, creating bar graphs to represent the color frequencies. Here is a compiled pie chart of all the colors identified in 20 bags of M&Ms.
According to a new study (July 2009), the dye in blue M&Ms has been found to 'mend spinal injuries' in rats. Something interesting I saw on the news yesterday. (Article)
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According to a new study (July 2009), the dye in blue M&Ms has been found to 'mend spinal injuries' in rats. Something interesting I saw on the news yesterday. (Article)
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Board Games
Here are the top three integer board games, designed by students in Math 3-4.
Indiana Jones
Extreme Candy Land
Double Trouble
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Indiana Jones
Extreme Candy Land
Double Trouble
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Story Graphs
Some of the story graph posters that pairs of students created in Algebra 1-2. They had to design four stories that were somehow connected and draw a graph to match each one.
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Roller Coaster Project 2008
The Algebra 1-2 students worked in teams of three/four, building roller coasters entirely out of popsicle sticks, wood dowels, and irrigation pipe. A marble had to be able to roll on the track, making the loop(s) successfully.
In completing this project, we learned about linear equations, slopes, and the need for good teamwork/communication.
Coasters were tested and ranked according to excitement, intensity, and nausea. Students also voted for their favorite coaster, which was 'Joyride'.
Panda Express - A unique loop and jump, unfortunately the marble could make neither.
The Shadow - Very cool second rise and fall, but had trouble with finishing the loop.
Kamizake - Designed by all female students, with double loops. Unique in the fact that the second loop is smaller than the first.
Zero Gravity - The longest drop every built and the first double loop to work.
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In completing this project, we learned about linear equations, slopes, and the need for good teamwork/communication.
Coasters were tested and ranked according to excitement, intensity, and nausea. Students also voted for their favorite coaster, which was 'Joyride'.
Panda Express - A unique loop and jump, unfortunately the marble could make neither.
The Shadow - Very cool second rise and fall, but had trouble with finishing the loop.
Kamizake - Designed by all female students, with double loops. Unique in the fact that the second loop is smaller than the first.
Zero Gravity - The longest drop every built and the first double loop to work.
The Patriot - The most expensive coaster in terms of sticks used. Largest loop we had.
The Joyride - A nice double loop coaster, sending riders through two consecutive loops.
The Challenger - The most balanced ride, sending riders through a fast loop and a smooth transition.
The Joyride - A nice double loop coaster, sending riders through two consecutive loops.
The Challenger - The most balanced ride, sending riders through a fast loop and a smooth transition.
Building Models
Math 3-4 students designed 3D models of famous buildings and landmarks, as we learned about ratios and proportions. These models are all built to scale.
John Hancock Tower
The Wynn
The Luxor (light works)
The Empire State Building
Central Building
Trump Tower
The World Trade Center
City Scape
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John Hancock Tower
The Wynn
The Luxor (light works)
The Empire State Building
Central Building
Trump Tower
The World Trade Center
City Scape
Rocket Launch 2007
Here are all of the rockets designed by Math 1-2 students across four of my class periods. We were able to launch all rockets successfully as we wrapped up the 06-07 school year.
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