How deadly is the new coronavirus? And how does this pandemic compare to other infectious diseases? The New York Times Learning Network offers two classroom activities to help students apply media analysis techniques to the coronavirus outbreak.
Mathematics/Statistics
Focus on mathematics, including STEM, STEAM, and engineering-related topics.
MathByExample problems sets are not ordinary math assignments. Rather, they give students practice solving problems, as well as practice modeling, …
Imagine trying to calculate wind speed while standing in the midst of a hurricane! Students can do such math calculations …
Since 2010 The GEMS Camp has been serving girls who are historically underrepresended and underserved in STEM. Four unique summer programs cater to girls in grades 7–12 from historically underrepresented groups, specifically Black, Latina, and low-income backgrounds.
Based on JavaScript, JavaLab simulates various natural phenomena that relate to physics, chemistry, Earth science, astronomy, biology, measurement, and mathematics. For example, the Spectrum Analysis Simulation analyzes the sound around students and displays it as a spectrum.
Since 2010 The GEMS Camp has been serving girls who are historically underrepresended and underserved in STEM. Four unique summer programs cater to girls in grades 7–12 from historically underrepresented groups, specifically Black, Latina, and low-income backgrounds.
Based on JavaScript, JavaLab simulates various natural phenomena that relate to physics, chemistry, Earth science, astronomy, biology, measurement, and mathematics. For example, the Spectrum Analysis Simulation analyzes the sound around students and displays it as a spectrum.
YouCubed is a platform for teachers and parents to find information on how to approach mathematics from a different angle. The focus of the program is on growth mindset in the math classroom and task-based teaching to engage and inspire students.
To support math and STEM understanding, a variety books can help teachers at preK–grade 4 provide meaningful conversations with their students by integrating mathematical understandings through children’s literature. These books are among teachers’ favorites.
How often does math get a holiday? Pi may be a famous irrational number, but there is nothing irrational about celebrating it with students. Every year mathematics teachers around the country celebrate Pi Day on March 14, since the date 3/14 resembles the first few digits of the number: 3.14.