BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: Budburst Fall Colors
In this Inquiry, learners engage in a debate between two characters about when a bed-and-breakfast (B&B) should have a fall leaf-peeping special to maximize the guest experience. Students are introduced to Budburst, a citizen science...
BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: Globe at Night Dark Skies
In this inquiry, students predict the best place to stargaze in Arizona based on the brightness of the night sky. Students are introduced to the concept of light pollution and Globe at Night, a global citizen science project in which...
BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: Budburst Lilac Festival
In this Inquiry, students predict the best date to host a lilac blossom festival so that lilacs are in full bloom in the city where students live. Students are introduced to Project Budburst, a citizen science project in which volunteers...
BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: Globe at Night Dark Skies
In this inquiry, students predict the best place to stargaze in Arizona based on the brightness of the night sky. Students are introduced to the concept of light pollution and Globe at Night, a global citizen science project in which...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Fitting Lines to Data
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Make a scatter plot of data and find the line of best fit to represent that data.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Discrete Data
Explore the term discrete data and look at examples for further explanation.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: The Olympic Torch Tour
Can you find the best route for the Olympic Torch relay to take? This more challenging activity is designed to be accessible to GCSE maths students (grades 8, 9, and 10).
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Advanced Data Grapher
The Advanced Data Grapher can be used to analyze data with box plots, bubble graphs, scatterplots, histograms, and stem-and-leaf plots.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Newly Discovered 'Goldilocks' Planet Has Potential for Life
Probably one of the coolest things to imagine is life on another planet! What would it look like? What could it possibly be? Scientists have discovered a planet much like Earth. "I would say that the chances for life on this planet are...
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Normal Distribution Utility
The learning tool calculates the probability of a normal distribution.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Jawless Fish
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What defines a jawless fish? You can probably guess. A jawless fish is a fish without a jaw. But there are other features that are shared by this class of organisms....
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Adjustable Spinner
Use this tool to create a spinner to examine experimental and theoretical outcomes.
Microsoft
Microsoft Education Lesson Plan: Candy Is Dandy
Explore color distribution of M&M candies using this detailed lesson plan. An engaging integrated lesson that requires understanding of spreadsheets and formulas, and logical reasoning. Links to related websites.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Buffon's Needle
Experiment with a simulation to get an approximation of Pi by dropping a needle on a lined sheet of paper.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Marbles
Learn about sampling with and without replacement by randomly drawing marbles from a bag.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Odds
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students learn to compute odds for and against an event.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Persona
A mask. Masks were worn by Greek and Roman actors in nearly all dramatic representations. This custom arose undoubtedly from the practice of smearing the face with certain juices and colours, and of appearing in disguise, at the...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Persona
A mask. Masks were worn by Greek and Roman actors in nearly all dramatic representations. This custom arose undoubtedly from the practice of smearing the face with certain juices and colours, and of appearing in disguise, at the...
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Model of Kitchen Boat
The model portrays a kitchen boat carrying jars of beer and wine and joints of meat. Kitchen boats probably accompanied the owner's main boat to provide him and his companions with food and drink.
Curated OER
Ovenbird
If you are walking through the forest and hear "teacher, teacher, teacher" it is probably the song of the Ovenbird. Find other interesting facts about this species on this comprehensive site.
Curated OER
Ovenbird
If you are walking through the forest and hear "teacher, teacher, teacher" it is probably the song of the Ovenbird. Find other interesting facts about this species on this comprehensive site.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Parma
A round shield, three feet in diameter, carried by the celites in the Roman army. Though small, compared with the Clipeus, it was so strongly made as to be a very effectual protection. This was probably owing to the use of iron in its...
Curated OER
University of St Andrews: Mathematics Archive: John Venn
Good introduction to Venn's life and work. Explains especially his lifelong relationship to Cambridge. Includes links to further information on Venn's "probability theory."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Combining Transformations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Function transformations combining shifts, reflections, stretches and compressions.