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Direct linkCwikla, Julie; Patterson, Marcelle Dessommes – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2006
This article describes an innovative lesson that uses the biography "Barbara McClintock: Alone in her Field" (Heiligman, 1994) to integrate genetics, literature, and mathematics as a context for students to investigate patterns on Indian corn. This two-day lesson requires students to estimate, collect data, identify and describe patterns,…
Descriptors: Probability, Graphs, Genetics, Mathematics Instruction
Preston, Ron; Thompson, Tony – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2004
This article discusses the importance of measurement in providing a foundation for mathematical study and how measurement can be integrated with other mathematical strands. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Measurement Techniques, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction
Pugalee, David K.; Nusinov, Chuck; Giersch, Chris; Royster, David; Pinelli, Thomas E. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2005
This article describes an investigation involving several designs of airplane wings in trial flight simulations based on a NASA CONNECT program. Students' experiences with data collection and interpretation are highlighted. (Contains 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Aviation Technology, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Mathematics, Middle School Students
