Friday, April 15, 2011: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
109/110 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Ryan Higgins
Co-speakers:
Amy English-Hunter
and
Sarah Bush
Take a field trip at school and engage students in exciting, significant math activities as they develop the skills necessary to see the world with mathematical eyes. Highlighted investigations include teaching students trigonometry by measuring trees, embarking on a tessellation scavenger hunt, and weighing a car using a piece of paper.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8