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Study International: Why Solving the World's Problems Needs a Multi Disciplinary Approach

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is directed at students and encourages them to look at complex problems with an interdisciplinary mindset. It provides some examples of real-world problems that were solved with multidisciplinary teamwork. (Published Sept....
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Analytixlabs: 15 Real World Applications of Artificial Intelligence

For Students 9th - 10th
Artificial intelligence refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. The term may also be applied to any machine that exhibits traits associated with a human...
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PBS

Pbs: The Lowdown: Living Wages in Ca: Ratio and Rate in the Real World

For Students 6th - 8th
In this KQED infographic, find out how much an adult in different-sized households needs to make to pay for basic monthly living expenses. In the accompanying classroom activity, students solve real-life problems involving rate and ratio...
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Education Services Australia: Digital Technologies Hub: Systems Thinking and Ai Applications

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson takes a systems thinking approach to understanding the place of artificial intelligence (AI) as a component within solutions to real-world problems.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.ns Sharing Prize Money

For Teachers 7th
In this lesson, 7th graders solve real world problems using the four operations.
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Hofstra University

Hofstra University: Linear Programming

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson is a review of problems with systems of inequalities. Many of the questions involve real world scenarios as word problems which the reader must decipher and resolve.
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Pbs Learning Media: Simple Solutions

For Students 9th - 10th
Amy Smith is an engineer who designs simple and inexpensive solutions to real-world problems. This video produced for Teachers' Domain features her innovative design for testing the safety of drinking water in the developing world.
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Science Direct: New Lower Bounds for the Three Dimensional Finite Bin Packing

For Students 10th - 12th
This article analyzes the three-dimensional finite bin packing problem (3BP). The 3BP finds many practical applications as it is a simplified version of many real-world problems, e.g. container and pallet loading.
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Pbs Teachers: The Climate Change Skeptic's Argument

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plan examines the possibility that the contemporary climate change is due to natural solar cycles. Objectives are to review the evidence of total solar irradiance, analyze data to understand the influence of solar variability, and...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.rp Sale!

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders are using proportional reasoning to solve real world problems in this lesson plan.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Building a Dog Kennel Day 3

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Third graders will be able to use strategies to solve real-world problems involving area and perimeter.
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Modular Arithmetic

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Introduces students to modular (clock) arithmetic and its uses in real world problem-solving.
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Ck 12: 2.5 Simple Rational Models

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This section draws on previous sections that explored how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers in order to solve real-world problems involving rational equations. It explores how to apply these procedures in order to...
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Pbs Learning Media: Everyday Algebra: Targeted Math Instruction

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This Algebra lesson plan focuses on writing algebraic expressions to represent real-world problems, using the properties of numbers to simplify expressions, and evaluating equations by isolating the variable.
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PBS

Pbs: Proportional Scaling

For Students 6th - 8th
Examine some of the complexities and complications inherent in the development of a micro engine. This video focuses on how MIT researchers have to consider proportions comparing volume and surface area when factoring heat loss, taking...
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PBS

Pbs: Slope and House Construction

For Students 6th - 8th
Discover how math is required for quality construction when a Master Carpenter shares his experience and expertise. This video focuses on explaining slope as rise over run and shows how slope comes into play when building homes to take...
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PBS

Pbs: Calculating Volume: Tunnel Construction

For Students 3rd - 5th
Investigate some of the mathematical challenges Boston engineers had to deal with during the Central Artery Tunnel Project (the "Big Dig"). This video focuses on the irregular shape of the casting basin and the volume calculations...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.sp, S Cp, S Md but Mango Is My Favorite

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A seven-year-old boy has a favorite treat, Super Fruity Fruit Snax. Of the 5 fruit flavors, he likes mango the best. When the boy found no mango in his fruit pouch, his mother (a statistician) assured him that this was no big deal and...
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Kidsource OnLine

Planning Science Programs for High Ability Learners

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"What should a science curriculum for gifted students include?" Find a response to this question, and learn what ideas research studies have proposed for improving science curriculum for gifted children.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Find a Missing Side Length When Given the Perimeter

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
In this exercise, students will learn how to find the length of one side of a polygon when the perimeter is given. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a tutorial video, get hints, and try questions...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.3, N q.a.1, N q.a.2: Weed Killer

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The principal purpose of the task is to explore a real-world application problem with algebra, working with units and maintaining reasonable levels of accuracy throughout. Aligns with N-Q.A.3, N-Q.A.1, and N-Q.A.2.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.rp Converting Square Units

For Teachers 6th Standards
In this task, 6th graders must inches to feet in order to find the area of a rectangular board and explain the error in the calculations made by the board owner. Aligns with 6.RP.A.3.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.g Painting a Barn

For Teachers 6th Standards
This task asks students to determine the area of the exterior walls of a barn and to calculate how many gallons of paint would be needed to cover them, as well as the cost of the paint. Aligns with 6.G.A and 6.RP.A.3.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Distances Between Points

For Teachers 6th Standards
The purpose of this task is for students to find the distance between points that lie in all four quadrants of the coordinate plane. Aligns with 6.NS.C.8.

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