Internet Knowledge Exploration
Purpose of Today's Workshop
Today's workshop will cover introduce several classroom modules that focus on mathematics. Participants will learn how data analysis can be done with real world data available through Internet-based projects. Participants will also see examples of Internet-based mathematics projects that effectively incorporate interdisciplinary activities such as science and social studies. Additionally, a number of Internet mathematics resources will be examined.Examples of Collaborative Projects
- The Global Sun/Temperature Project (CIESE Collaborative Project)
- Down the Drain (CIESE Collaborative Project)
- Fifth Grade Birthday Survey
- The Global Grocery Project
- Mighty m&m Math Experiment
- Math Around Us Projects
Examples of Internet-Based Math Activities
- How Far is Your Commute?
- Shoe Size vs. Height
- The Digits Project
- Let's Have a Field Day! (6th grade math project)
- Census 2000 in Schools- K-4 Lessons
- The National Math Trail
Examples of Real Time (or Near Real Time) Data Resources
- World Clock
- U.S. National Debt Clock
- U.S. Census Bureau Population Clock
- U.S. Census Bureau International Database
- Yahoo Stock Information
Problem Solving Tools
- Online Conversion
- How Far is it?
- MapQuest
- Universal Currency Converter
- Unit Conversion Calculator
- Calculator.com
- Roman Numeral Conversion
Mathematics Resources/Lessons
- The Math Forum- Comprehensive site with lessons and links for all ages
- The Cyber Food Shopper
- PBS MathLine - Grades 3-5
- Introduction to Statistics
- Exploring Data - Lesson plans for K-4
- K-12 Mathematics Teaching Materials
- CIESE List of Math Read-Alouds
- Exploratorium's Mathematics Sites
- Kathy Schrock's Guide for Mathematics
- ENC Math Lessons and Activities
- Innovative Teaching Math Resources
- Mathematics Lessons Database
- A+Math (help for students)
- Olympic Statistics
- Math Stories
- Internet Pizza Server
- Basket Math
- Brain Teasers A new teaser each week
- Math Mastery - Puzzles and problems for grades 3-8
- Fun Brain - Games and activities for K-8
- Aunty Math - Challenges from the DuPage Children's Museum
- Baseball Math - Student created site