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Stewart, H. Bruce; Reininger, Maria E.; Smudzinski, Walter A. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2008
This article describes an activity done by eighth grade students using data that was gathered from sun-shadow observations. (Contains 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Grade 8, Middle School Students, Secondary School Science
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Mann, Robert – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2004
This article provides the readers with a hands-on activity that incorporates measuring skills and Process Standards while investigating a linear function that is easily generated in any classroom. (Contains 6 figures.)
Descriptors: Science Activities, Hands on Science, Measurement Techniques, Mathematics Skills
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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
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Austin, Richard A.; Thompson, Denisse R.; Beckmann, Charlene E. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2006
This article connects three disciplines while exploring how students computed tons of food consumed by both locusts and people. Included with this article are two worksheets "How Much Does a Locust Eat?" and "Can You Eat Those Locusts?". (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Computation, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Middle School Students
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Maxwell, Sheryl A. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2006
This article explores how students learned to measure tall objects using a clinometer and some basic calculations. Such activities provide opportunities for students and teachers to learn the usefulness of linking mathematics content and science content to real-world problem-solving situations. (Contains 7 figures.)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Measurement Techniques, Computation, Mathematics Instruction