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Now and Then: Words, Words, Words.
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Greeley, Nansee; Offerman, Theresa Reardon – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1998
Compares and presents information on the history of journalism. Presents three activities that encourage analysis and making predictions based on data gathered from articles in newspapers. (ASK)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Dancing in Time and Space.
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Greeley, Nansee; Offerman, Theresa Reardon – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1998
Presents an activity that integrates music, dance, and mathematics. (ASK)
Descriptors: Dance, Elementary Secondary Education, Fractions, Integrated Activities
Now and Then: Garden Designer.
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Greeley, Nansee; Offerman, Theresa Reardon – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1998
Presents an activity in which students are asked to plan a garden then gather and analyze data on plant height versus available space. Provides historical information on gardening. (ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Gardening, Geometric Concepts, Geometry
Measuring Angles in Physical Therapy.
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Greeley, Nansee; Offerman, Theresa Reardon – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1997
Features articles about physical therapy and its history as related to geometry through measurement of body angles. Includes open-ended worksheets for mathematics activities that introduce students to angle measurement, data analysis, and mathematical tools. Activities include: (1) Making Your Own Goniometer; (2) Range of Motion; (3) Active versus…
Descriptors: Correlation, Geometry, Instructional Materials, Intermediate Grades
Going Camping? Don't Forget To Pack Your Calculator; On the Trail of the Fur Traders.
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Greeley, Nansee; Offerman, Theresa Reardon – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1997
This article contains three parts and revolves around the theme of canoeing. Owners of an outdoor outfitter explain how they use mathematics daily in their business and in trip planning. Also describes the life of fur traders before 1850. Suggestions for teachers include advice on planning a canoe trip with mathematics students. Contains planning…
Descriptors: Camping, Canoeing, Field Trips, Group Activities