Monthly Archives: August 2015

Doing “Real Science” in the Math Classroom

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This summer, I spent a lot of time learning what “real science” looks like. I hope that through the module I created, I can bridge the disciplines of science and math in my classroom and engage my students in both “real science” and “real math.” The module I developed this summer for eMammal is centered around investigations students can do… Read more »

Collecting Real Data Leads to Real Learning

One of the most exciting take-aways from my summer externship is that using the eMammal camera traps will allow my students to collect data that is meaningful for them.  In our math textbook, there are lessons on how to use data effectively and how different data measures are useful.  For example, one activity has students to compare the heights of… Read more »