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Thinking Machine 4 - Martin Wattenberg

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8 to 12
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Experience an unforgettable game of chess with this interactive site that pits visitors against an artificial intelligence program. After moving your chess piece, watch your opponent's...more
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Experience an unforgettable game of chess with this interactive site that pits visitors against an artificial intelligence program. After moving your chess piece, watch your opponent's thought processes evolve as a visible network on the board. This is an awesome activity for students that truly enjoy a challenge.

tag(s): chess (4), logic (166)

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Doodles, Drafts, and Designs - National Museum of American History

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8 to 12
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This site is for the curious student who wants to investigate how some of America's most enduring inventions from the 19th and 20th centuries came to be. Browse through pencil-and-ink...more
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This site is for the curious student who wants to investigate how some of America's most enduring inventions from the 19th and 20th centuries came to be. Browse through pencil-and-ink industrial drawings of shopping carts, Crayola crayons, T-shirts, and more. A useful resource for gaining insight into American culture and the creative process.

tag(s): 20th century (168), creativity (84), drawing (57), inventors and inventions (88)

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Use the images on this site to compliment a lecture on the inventions of the 20th century. While the test is interesting, it might be a little much for a class for of lower-level readers. Include the images as a way to capture the simplicity of original designs, and compare the initial plans of these inventions to the mega-products they are today. The images are interesting, particularly the Crayola tests, and will capture kids attention as they are inventions that have impacted their own lives in a big way.

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Science Toys

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6 to 12
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From moving mathematical sculptures, to quick and simple radios, this searchable site addresses quite a collection of scientific concepts through easy-to-build science projects. Illustrated...more
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From moving mathematical sculptures, to quick and simple radios, this searchable site addresses quite a collection of scientific concepts through easy-to-build science projects. Illustrated project instructions are highly detailed, and most require only common household items. A few use more specialized, but relatively inexpensive and easy-to-find materials. Topics include magnetism, light and optics, biology, mathematics, aerodynamics, and more.

tag(s): light (58), magnetism (37), optics (14)

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Purplemath - Elizabeth Stapel of Western International University

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Secondary students can find a wealth of online algebra support on this site that provides homework guidelines, practical lessons explaining concepts at the beginning, intermediate,...more
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Secondary students can find a wealth of online algebra support on this site that provides homework guidelines, practical lessons explaining concepts at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels, and useful Web sites. A great resource for worksheet ideas and lesson planning.
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Illuminations - NCTM

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K to 12
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This fabulous collection of lesson plans, activities, and web links from NCTM is a professional treasury for math teachers. The two menu selections at the top, Lessons and Interactives,...more
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This fabulous collection of lesson plans, activities, and web links from NCTM is a professional treasury for math teachers. The two menu selections at the top, Lessons and Interactives, are actually drop down menus to find lessons by grade levels, Brain Teasers, Mobile Apps, a Web Sketchpad, and more. The interactives are a challenging practice for concepts ranging from basic fractions and graphing to congruence theorems. Narrow your search with keywords. Each activity includes a description and grade level recommendation. Highlighted activities and Lessons on the home page change often. Many lesson plans also include technology links, but others are low-tech or no-tech. Illuminations is created by NCTM.

tag(s): data (212), measurement (127), numbers (120), operations (71), probability (132)

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Keep this one in your professional favorites to find supporting technology for any math concept. As you find practice or extension ideas for student use or at home reinforcement, share specific links on your class web page or classroom computer center for students to access independently or as you assign them for needed practice. The full site is overwhelming for most parents, so share the specific areas that fit your curriculum.

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Mathematical Fiction

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This rather unusual annotated list of books and stories was created for people who want to read about math from a literary perspective. Browse by topic, genre, motif, or medium. ...more
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This rather unusual annotated list of books and stories was created for people who want to read about math from a literary perspective. Browse by topic, genre, motif, or medium. These are not children's books, but serious selections for the true math nerd.

tag(s): literature (215)

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Paper Plate Education - Great Lakes Planetarium

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These creative and rather offbeat hands-on activities use common paper plates and a lot of ingenuity to illustrate principles of science, math, geography, music, and more! From plate...more
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These creative and rather offbeat hands-on activities use common paper plates and a lot of ingenuity to illustrate principles of science, math, geography, music, and more! From plate tectonics (no pun intended), to multiplication practice and physical fitness, this site provides an amazing collection of ideas. Instructions are provided for most.

tag(s): resources (80)

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Math-Kitecture

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8 to 12
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Real life applications of math are explored through a collection of activities that engage student in learning about architecture. Skills involving estimation, measurement, proportion,...more
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Real life applications of math are explored through a collection of activities that engage student in learning about architecture. Skills involving estimation, measurement, proportion, and ratios combine as students draft a "to-scale" floor plan of their classroom. The site provides sample plans, instructions on using computer software to complete the activity, and a collection of links to other Web resources on architecture and mathematics. Related activities involve finding geometric shapes in buildings, designing a bedroom, and using a virtual 3-D model of Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water home to estimate surface area and volume. Visit the Teacher Notes for downloadable lesson plans, ideas, and reviews of the site. Links to standards are included.

tag(s): estimation (36), measurement (127), ratios (53)

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Hypermath

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This is truly a unique math resource. A concept map on the home page serves as an interactive navigational system for the site which focuses on trigonometry, calculus, differential...more
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This is truly a unique math resource. A concept map on the home page serves as an interactive navigational system for the site which focuses on trigonometry, calculus, differential equations, algebra, geometry, exponents, and more. Formulas, functions, and examples stress basic mathematical principles and fundamental understanding. A great site for refreshing or reinforcing math skills.

tag(s): exponents (41)

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Curious Math - Clay Ford

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This is one for the math nerds among us! The fun, intrigue, and tricks of mathematics are celebrated through posting from users (registration is free). Find out how to quickly ...more
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This is one for the math nerds among us! The fun, intrigue, and tricks of mathematics are celebrated through posting from users (registration is free). Find out how to quickly square a number that ends in five, learn the roots of math words (Did you know that "zero" came from the Arabic word "zefirum," meaning "empty?"), or impress your students with the "Phone Number Trick." The site can be searched by subject.

tag(s): trivia (16)

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Math Projects

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7 to 12
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Spice up your pre-algebra, algebra, or geometry classes with the tips and ideas for interactive projects found on this site. Many of the downloadable lesson plans draw connections to...more
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Spice up your pre-algebra, algebra, or geometry classes with the tips and ideas for interactive projects found on this site. Many of the downloadable lesson plans draw connections to other content areas: an ancient Greek myth is tested with the help of some modern math; track and field activities become the focus of a lesson on arc length. No answer key is provided for the math problems, so plan accordingly!

tag(s): equations (132), operations (71), problem solving (275)

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Nrich - Cambridge University

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This collection of games, and articles is designed to challenge students to use their problem solving skills. Activities are organized according to UK education system levels, but click...more
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This collection of games, and articles is designed to challenge students to use their problem solving skills. Activities are organized according to UK education system levels, but click on Help for an easy conversion guide. Each problem includes a question, related pictures or diagrams, a form for students to submit their solution, and helpful hints and notes for parents and teachers. A weekly challenge is also offered. Complete the free registration to participate in a discussion forum, pose questions online, or post messages.

tag(s): problem solving (275)

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Quiz Hub

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Students can test their core knowledge of English, French, German, math, social studies and more with this entertaining collection of interactive quizzes, puzzles and games. Click on...more
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Students can test their core knowledge of English, French, German, math, social studies and more with this entertaining collection of interactive quizzes, puzzles and games. Click on the Learning Hub and select a level (elementary, middle school, or high school) to explore age-appropriate challenges across content areas. Many of the activities on this site are free, but registration and a fee are required to access some of the special features.

tag(s): quiz (62), quizzes (91)

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Use the free quizzes to help students review OR as pre-diagnositc quizzes to determine what students already know about the topic. This is a great way to assess which areas need strengthening and which areas students need less help in. Teachers wanting to focus their classrooms more efficiently will appreciate this one.

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Dictionary of Units

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2 to 12
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This online dictionary of units of measurement is a handy resource for understanding the differences between the international system, the metric system, and U.S. system of measures....more
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This online dictionary of units of measurement is a handy resource for understanding the differences between the international system, the metric system, and U.S. system of measures. Discussions concerning conversions from one system to another are provided along with 40 different calculators (each devoted to converting units in a particular category) and a helpful downloadable pocket guide.

tag(s): measurement (127)

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Mathematicians' of the Day - Anniversaries - University of St. Andrew's

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Honor a famous mathematician each day of the year using this calendar that provides birth and death dates and biographical information. The site also includes birthplace maps that list...more
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Honor a famous mathematician each day of the year using this calendar that provides birth and death dates and biographical information. The site also includes birthplace maps that list mathematicians by country, a mathematics timeline, a section on the history of math, quotations by mathematicians, and information on math in various cultures.

tag(s): famous people (40)

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Save this site as a favorite and use it as a brain warmer for when students are walking into your classroom. Click on the "today" button and showcase each days findings on the interactive whiteboard or projector. Having to come in and read something on the board will get students quiet and ready for the math lesson for the day.

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Graphics for the Calculus Classroom - Douglas N. Arnold

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10 to 12
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This site provides first year calculus students and teachers with a collection of helpful graphics illustrating a variety of important concepts including differentials and differences,...more
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This site provides first year calculus students and teachers with a collection of helpful graphics illustrating a variety of important concepts including differentials and differences, Archimedes calculation of pi, the number e, secants and tangents, and much more. Each graphic is accompanied by an overview and description.

tag(s): pi (26)

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Use your projector or whiteboard to go over the graphics and concepts on this Calculus site. Then extend and modify learning by asking students to choose a graphic to upload (with proper credit, of course) to Google Drawings, reviewed here, to demonstrate understanding of the concept, Google Drawings allows you to annotate an image with links to videos, text, websites, and more.

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Are Colleges Still Affordable? - PBS

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Students in second-year algebra and beyond can answer this pressing question in a lesson that introduces a mathematical model comparing the cost of education to potential earnings....more
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Students in second-year algebra and beyond can answer this pressing question in a lesson that introduces a mathematical model comparing the cost of education to potential earnings. Students are challenged to determine if the investment is a good one. The reality of real-life debt is encountered as students compute the amount that must be repaid each year for the life of the loan and check out starting salaries of target careers. A discussion component asks students to critique the model and discuss other factors that should be taken into consideration. This is a thought-provoking, authentic application of math skills

tag(s): careers (196), college (44), financial aid (11)

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Tessellations

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6 to 12
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The beauty and mathematical precision of tessellations come alive in this site that celebrates these unique and compelling designs. Basic information about tessellations is provided,...more
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The beauty and mathematical precision of tessellations come alive in this site that celebrates these unique and compelling designs. Basic information about tessellations is provided, along with a biographical profile of M.C. Escher, and a list of resources providing more in-depth information. The Gallery contains a number of tessellations created by Escher and others. Especially of interest to teachers and students is an instructional section that explains how to make tessellations using a variety of materials and constructions. Created by David Annal.

tag(s): optical illusions (12)

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Slates, Slide Rules, and Software: Teaching Math in America - Smithsonian

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7 to 12
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Create an interdisciplinary link between math and social studies with this informative site that chronicles the development of teaching tools to help students master abstract mathematical...more
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Create an interdisciplinary link between math and social studies with this informative site that chronicles the development of teaching tools to help students master abstract mathematical concepts. Simple text and graphics make this a very usable site for students of any level. Created by the National Museum of American History

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Use this site as a learning center or station at the beginning of the year in an algebra class to get students thinking about the materials they use and how they can aid learning. This could be a fun accompaniment to syllabus-day or later on in the first week.

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Cryptography - Historical Ciphers - Trinity College, Hartford

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6 to 12
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This presentation by students and faculty at Trinity College, Hartford includes discussions of some of history's more famous cipher and encryption machines, including the infamous German...more
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This presentation by students and faculty at Trinity College, Hartford includes discussions of some of history's more famous cipher and encryption machines, including the infamous German enigma machines. Along the way, there's a presentation on some of the basics of encryption. Students interested in math or computer security will find this one an interesting introduction to a hugely complex topic.

tag(s): cryptography (5)

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Use this site as a quick lesson during a history or statistics class, in an attempt to teach students about how some ciphers were solved and how it affected history. Peruse a few of the ciphers as a class on the interactive whiteboard, as a challenge have students try to make or solve one on their own! Students can present their ciphers on the interactive whiteboard, and try to stump their peers!

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