How expensive Am I?
In math class, this student is working on answering the question, “How expensive am I as a middle schooler?” First step is to brainstorm all the costs associated with being a middle schooler. This student…
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What affects gravity?
In the grade 6 classroom, students were asked to answer the following question: They had to use evidence to support their answer. The class turned into a wonderful
Check out our new Challenge problem for this month!
RISE TO THE MATH CHALLENGE! Work alone, work with a friend or get your parents to try and solve it. Using your math thinking, post your best answer and show how you used math to…
Great Math Inquiry Projects!
Check out some of the inquiry projects grade 6 students are doing in math class. Students are able to pursue their own interests and use mathematics being learned in the classroom to answer their own…
SHARE YOUR INNOVATIVE IDEAS!
On the first day of school, grade 6 students were given 20 minutes and asked to come up with innovative design solutions to improve the design or functioning of a reusable water bottle. Here are…
Is Messi worth his salary?
These two students were curious about this question and they used math to come up with an answer which may surprise you!
Which video game has the best value?
These two students decided to use their math unit on Ratios and Rates to prove which video game has the best value. Check out their video to see the winner!
Student wants to help reduce Global Warming!
In grade 6, one of the units is Ecosystems. This student was curious about the Arctic ecosystem.
Why balance in an ecosystem is important.
Are you curious about how an ecosystem maintains balance? Do you ever wonder what could happen if a species goes extinct? This student asked similar questions and produced this tutorial video to explain.
Ecosystem instructional creativity!
Check out these instructional videos created by grade 6 students to teach about various ecosystem topics from diversity to abiotic and biotic factors.
