A 15-25 minute exploration into how ancient navigators used fixed points (the North Star) and the repeating patterns of the universe (microcosms, macrocosms, and symmetry) to navigate without modern technology.

A 15-30 minute exploration of how ancient Phoenicians used the macrocosm of the stars to navigate the microcosm of their ships, featuring the root words micro/macro/cosmos and the mathematics of rotational symmetry.

A high-energy, medical-themed 50-minute review of proportional relationships, equations, and geometry for middle school students, featuring error analysis and state-test style practice.

A middle school math lesson exploring proportional reasoning through real-world scaling, mapping, and budgeting scenarios. Students use visual models and multiple pathways to solve authentic problems.

An inquiry-based exploration of proportional reasoning through recipe scaling, map navigation, and smart shopping for grades 6-8, aligned to Massachusetts curriculum frameworks.

A comprehensive lesson on solving one-step inequalities using addition and subtraction, featuring a visual anchor chart, guided notes for instruction, and a practice worksheet with number line graphing.

Students will learn to translate verbal phrases into mathematical number sentences using the four operations and solve for unknown values in real-world contexts.

In this lesson, students explore compound events by representing sample spaces through multiple lenses: tree diagrams, outcome tables, and organized lists. They move from simple single events to complex multi-stage experiments, learning to calculate total outcomes and specific probabilities.

Students practice solving rational equations by applying cross-multiplication to proportions. The lesson focuses on setting up the equation, distributing correctly, and isolating the variable.

A spy-themed introduction to the Order of Operations (PEMDAS), covering foundational rules, real-world applications, and common pitfalls through an engaging 'Mission' narrative.

A comprehensive lesson on multiplying and dividing fractions, featuring a variety of problem types including proper fractions, mixed numbers, and whole numbers.