7 sessions, grades 6-10. Students build a greenhouse model of the atmosphere and conduct simulation games and carbon dioxide gas release experiments using baking soda and vinegar. Students also hold a conference on global warming and learn that environmental problems can be viewed from different perspectives. Extensive teacher background is provided. Eight sessions, grades 7-10.
Students learn the method of triangulation to measure the height of school flagpole.
Also contains real-life activities using methods employed by foresters and astronomers to measure distance and height. Through a rich variety of exercises, students gain insight into the process of their own learning, including gaining an understanding of how learning helps us to survive and thrive. Students apply field mapping techniques used by aquatic biologists as they chart the movements of fish in an aquarium. Contains 200 pages of games and challenges from many continents, presenting math within a multicultural and international context. Geographical and social studies connections abound.