8 Videos That Prove Math Is Awesome

$8 Videos That Prove Math Is Awesome$

Believe it or not, math is really an art. While the subject can seem far from it when you’re caught in the doldrums of class, there’s a lot about math that’s just as creative as a Jackson Pollock and elegant as a rendition of Swan Lake. But some of us still run from those dreaded numbers, swearing up and down that it’s too complex, too rigid and just plain not fun. Still unconvinced? What’s your favorite math-related video? 1. Think about adding up (or even past) infinity, in a series of numbers that gets bigger every single time. The series Minute Physics takes a break from its titular subject to explore math in this quick video, within the larger context of understanding, out to solve "unsolvable problems." 2. Admit it: You’ve been guilty of doodling in math class. In this episode, she takes on the mathematical concept of factoring and shows how it relates to the concept of drawing stars, helping you learn while it actually doesn’t feel like you’re learning. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8.

Raptors in the City: Engage Students in Live Science Online Raptors in the City – Technology Connects Kids with Nature by Deborah Mathies What’s the fastest creature on earth? What species has recovered from the brink of extinction? What cliff-dwelling raptor has adapted to city life and is moving on to skyscrapers across North America? If you answered the peregrine falcon, you’re right! The program runs during nesting season each year, roughly March – June, and follows one peregrine falcon couple throughout the annual nesting life-cycle: courtship, rivalry, survival, new life, parenting. For more information visit: www.raptorsinthecity.org To subscribe to the free “Falcon Flash” newsletter for bulletins and pictures during nesting season, send an e-mail to raptors@hvc.rr.com with subscribe in the subject. To get students and their teachers up to speed, below is our first Falcon Flash newsletter for the 2013 season, with some still photos to whet your visual appetite. Dateline: Cleveland, Ohio March 7, 2013 One year ago today, SW laid her first egg.

Explicit Teacher Modeling Explicit Teacher Modeling Purpose The purpose of explicit teacher modeling is to provide students with a clear, multi-sensory model of a skill or concept. The teacher is the person best equipped to provide such a model. What is it? Teacher both describes and models the math skill/concept. [ back to top ] What are the critical elements of this strategy? There are eight essential components of explicit instruction: Concept/skill is broken down into critical features/elements. How do I implement the strategy? Ensure that your students have the prerequisite skills to perform the skill. How Does This Instructional Strategy Positively Impact Students Who Have Learning Problems? Teacher as model makes the concept/skill clear and learnable. Additional Information Combine Explicit Teacher Modeling With Building Meaningful Student Connections And Scaffolding Instruction Explicit teacher modeling is most effective when combined with two additional instructional strategies. Videos Concrete Representational

Robotics Curriculum | National 4-H Curriculum | 4-H Using this curriculum, youth will: Build an understanding of basic science concepts related to roboticsApply the processes of scientific inquiry and engineering designBuild skills in science, engineering and technologyUse the tools of technology to enhance their learningExplore related careers in these fieldsApply the skills and knowledge they are developing to new challenges. The 4-H Robotics Curriculum is comprised of three tracks; each is designed to meet the diverse requirements of 4-H clubs, after-school programs, individual youth and school enrichment activities. The curriculum was developed for all levels of expertise: from beginning to advanced. Download the 4-H Robotics Curriculum overview