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“Leveling Up” In Your Favorite Video Game Math Modeling Activity

Virginia Parkman, Cameron Cook, Greg Wiggins, Suzanne Lenhart

Version: 1.0

Students write linear equations that represent their model for solving a problem about playing video games.
modeling, NIMBios, linear equations, middle grades (4-9), Middle School, Systems of Equations
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04.2021

Running the Same Pace During a Marathon

Cameron Cook, Greg Wiggins, Suzanne Lenhart

Version: 1.0

This activity uses Algebra concepts for simple models using long distance running as an example.
NIMBios, Algebra, plotting, Simple Equations, converting units, algebra 1, simple discrete equations
1.1K
398
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04.2021

Regression: Tree Rings and Measuring Things

Greg Wiggins, Suzanne Lenhart

Version: 1.0

Students develop scatter plots of growth rings by tree diameters and determine the equation of their best fit line.
NIMBios, regression, tree rings, line of best fit
1.1K
305
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04.2021

Modeling an Ironman Race

Cameron Cook, Greg Wiggins, Suzanne Lenhart

Version: 1.0

In this activity students create a model that represents an Ironman race.
NIMBios, graphs, Algebra, Simple Equations, algebra 1, simple models, simple discrete equations
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641
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04.2021

Fungus Among Us!

Kelly Sturner, Suzanne Lenhart, Courtney Patterson

Version: 1.0

This game introduces the idea of how fungi and plants can work together in a symbiotic relationship.
NIMBios, graphing, plants, family time, informal science learning, fungi, informal science education, simple data plots
1.1K
410
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04.2021

3-D Printing Models of Cell Organelles and Flowers

Suzanne Lenhart, Kelly Sturner

Version: 1.0

This hands-on module features active learning using 3-D printing technology to teach middle school students about physical scientific models and cell organelles.
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04.2021

All About Cod For Grades 3-5

Kelly Sturner, Suzanne Lenhart, Virginia Parkman

Version: 1.0

This activity uses background from The Cod's Tale by Mark Kurlansky and then uses a simple story to engage students in solving problems using several operations and algebraic thinking math standards.
fish, NIMBios, word problems, fractions, fish harvesting, grades 3-5, simple data plots
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389
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04.2021

All About Cod For Grade 2

Kelly Sturner, Suzanne Lenhart, Virginia Parkman

Version: 1.0

This activity uses data from The Cod's Tale by Mark Kurlansky to engage students in summarizing data in a table and bar graph.
fish, NIMBios, Bar Graphs, Grade 2, Addition, Subtraction, word problems, fish harvesting, simple data plots
1.1K
495
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04.2021