{"product_id":"hands-on-math-projects-with-real-life-applications-grades-3-5-isbn-9780470261989","title":"Hands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications, Grades 3-5","description":"Each easy-to-implement project includes background information for the teacher, project goals, math skills needed, a student guide with tips and strategies, and reproducible worksheets. Projects are designed to help students meet the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards and Focal Points, and chapters are organized to show how math relates to language, arts, science, etc.--demonstrating the importance of math in all areas of real life.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In Part I, Chapter 1 offers an overview of how to incorporate math projects in the classroom. Chapter 2 provides a variety of classroom management suggestions, as well as teaching tips, and Chapter 3 offers ways teachers may evaluate project work. Each chapter also contains several reproducibles that are designed to help students master the procedural skills necessary for effective collaboration while working on projects.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part II, \"The Projects,\" is divided into six separate sections:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Section 1. Math and Science\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Section 2. Math and Social Studies\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Section 3. Math and Language\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Section 4. Math and Art and Music\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Section 5. Math and Fun and Recreation\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Section 6. Math and Life Skills \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlignment to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards and Focal Points xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Use This Resource xviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Implementing Math Projects in Your Class\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter One: An Overview of Using Math Projects 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Role as Teacher and Facilitator 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Multistep Problems 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Math Projects of Your Own 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Two: Managing Math Projects 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Your Class 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding and Maintaining a Positive Classroom Environment 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggestions for Presenting and Implementing Projects 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConferences with Individuals and Groups 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Cooperation 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Math Groups 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing Results 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Writing in Math Class 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Technology in Math Projects 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Three: Evaluating Math Projects 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservation Logs 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecklists 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoint Systems 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Writing 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Self-Evaluation 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeacher Self-Evaluation 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: The Projects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Four: Math and Science 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 1: Earth by the Numbers 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 1.1: Earth by the Numbers 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 1.2: Earth Extremes 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 2: Geometry All Around Us 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 2.1: Geometry All Around Us 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 2.2: Geometry Everywhere 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 3: Planning a Spring Flower Garden 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 3.1: Planning a Spring Flower Garden 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 3.2: Facts and Prices of Some Common Flowers 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 3.3: One-Inch Grid 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 3.4: Flower Cost Sheet 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 4: Planning My School Lunch for a Week 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 4.1: Planning My School Lunch for a Week 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 4.2: Food Choices for School Lunches 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 5: Weather Observers 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 5.1: Weather Observers 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 5.2: Weather Vocabulary 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 6: Out of This World 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 6.1: Out of This World 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 6.2: Some Major Events in Space Exploration 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Five: Math and Social Studies 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 7: When in Rome . . . 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 7.1: When in Rome . . . 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 7.2: The Basics of Roman Numerals 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 8: The Mathematics Hall of Fame 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 8.1: The Mathematics Hall of Fame 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 8.2: Candidates for the Mathematics Hall of Fame 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 9: The Numbers in a Travel Brochure 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 9.1: The Numbers in a Travel Brochure 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 9.2: Country Highlights 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 9.3: Directions for Making a Twofold Travel Brochure 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 10: Making a Scale Drawing 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 10.1: Making a Scale Drawing 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 10.2: How to Make a Scale Drawing of Your Classroom 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 10.3: Half-Inch Grid 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 11: Favorites 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 11.1: Favorites 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 11.2: Survey Topics 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 11.3: How to Make a Frequency Table 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 12: Scavenger Hunt for Math in Our Lives 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 12.1: Scavenger Hunt for Math in Our Lives 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 12.2: Math in Many Places 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Six: Math and Language Arts 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 13: A Class Math Newsletter 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 13.1: A Class Math Newsletter 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 13.2: Guidelines for Creating a Class Math Newsletter 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 14: Family Matters and Math 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 14.1: Family Matters and Math 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 14.2: Interview Tips 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 15: Writing Poetry about Math 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 15.1: Writing Poetry About Math 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 15.2: Three Types of Poems 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 15.3: Tips for Poets 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 16: Writing and Presenting Math Messages 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 16.1: Writing and Presenting Math Messages 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 16.2: Possible Topics for Math Messages 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 16.3: Examples of Math Messages 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 17: Writing and Performing Math Skits 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 17.1: Writing and Performing Math Skits 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 17.2: Sample Skit 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 17.3: Skit Ideas 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 18: Writing Math Word Problems for Other Students 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 18.1: Writing Math Word Problems for Other Students 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 18.2: Guidelines for Writing Math Word Problems 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 18.3: Guidelines for Solving Math Word Problems 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 19: Math Journals 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 19.1: Math Journals 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 19.2: Guidelines for Keeping Math Journals 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Seven: Math and Art 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 20: Creating a Billboard That Advertises Math 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 20.1: Creating a Billboard That Advertises Math 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 20.2: Billboard Basics 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 20.3: Math Billboard Idea Sheet 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 21: Creating a Math Cartoon 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 21.1: Creating a Math Cartoon 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 21.2: Cartoon Creations 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 22: Painting a T-Shirt with a Math Slogan 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 22.1: Painting a T-Shirt with a Math Slogan 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 22.2: How to Paint a T-Shirt 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 23: Exploring Tangrams 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 23.1: Exploring Tangrams 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 23.2: Facts About Tangrams 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 23.3: How to Make a Tangram 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 24: Picture This (Using Polygons to Model Fractions) 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 24.1: Picture This (Using Polygons to Model Fractions) 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 24.2: Modeling Fractions 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 25: Making a Tessellation 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 25.1: Making a Tessellation 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 25.2: Triangles 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 25.3: Quadrilaterals 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 25.4: Pentagons, Hexagons, and Octagons 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 26: Making a Three-Dimensional Paper Sculpture from a Two-Dimensional Net 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 26.1: Making a Three-Dimensional Paper Sculpture from a Two-Dimensional Net 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 26.2: Net for a Cube 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 26.3: Net for a Tetrahedron 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 26.4: Net for an Octahedron 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Eight: Math and Recreation 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 27: The Math in a Favorite Sport 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 27.1: The Math in a Favorite Sport 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 27.2: Sports and Math 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 28: Inventing a Math Board Game 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 28.1: Inventing a Math Board Game 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 28.2: Guidelines for Creating a Math Board Game 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 29: Creating Math Puzzles 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 29.1: Creating Math Puzzles 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 29.2: Sample Math Puzzles 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 30: Exploring Math Web Sites 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 30.1: Exploring Math Web Sites 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 30.2: Math Web Sites 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 31: The Math in Planning a Birthday Party 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 31.1: The Math in Planning a Birthday Party 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 31.2: Birthday Party Basics 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 31.3: Birthday Party Cost and Tally Sheet 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Nine: Math and Life Skills 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 32: Measuring Up in Metric and Customary Units 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 32.1: Measuring Up in Metric and Customary Units 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 32.2: Measure This 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 33: Buying Books for the School Library 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 33.1: Buying Books for the School Library 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 33.2: Book List 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 33.3: Book Cost and Tally Sheet 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 34: It’s About Time 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 34.1: It’s About Time 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 34.2: Weekly Schedule 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 35: Numbers in the News 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 35.1: Numbers in the News 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 35.2: Math Makes the News 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 36: A Class Math Tournament 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 36.1: A Class Math Tournament 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 36.2: Problems for a Class Math Tournament 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 37: Creating a Review for a Math Test 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 37.1: Creating a Review for a Math Test 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 37.2: Tips for Writing Review Problems 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 38: The Presenters 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 38.1: The Presenters 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 38.2: Possible Topics for a Math Presentation 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 38.3: Presentation Planner 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 39: Setting Up a Math Portfolio 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 39.1: Setting Up a Math Portfolio 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 39.2: Math Portfolio Guidelines 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 40: My Best Day in Math Class 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 40.1: My Best Day in Math Class 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 40.2: Remembering My Best Day 269\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE AUTHORS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJUDITH A. MUSCHLA\u003c\/b\u003e taught mathematics in South River, New Jersey for over twenty-five years. She was a recipient of the 1990–1991 Governor's Teacher Recognition Program award in New Jersey and was named 2002 South River Public School Teacher of the Year. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGARY ROBERT MUSCHLA\u003c\/b\u003e, a prolific author and classroom teacher, taught math, reading, and writing for more than twenty-five years in Spotswood, New Jersey. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJudith and Gary Muschla have coauthored many bestselling math books including \u003ci\u003eHands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications, Grades 6-12, Second Edition; The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Second Edition; The Math Teacher's Problem-a-Day;\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMath Starters!\u003c\/i\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications, Grades 3-5\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow many times have you heard your students complain, \"What's the point of all this math? I'm never going to have to use it in real life.\" The materials in this book will answer that complaint and demonstrate the usefulness of mathematics in their world. The projects in this book will help students hone their critical-thinking skills while they apply basic math skills to everyday situations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe easy-to-implement projects are divided into six categories: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMath and Science\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMath and Social Studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMath and Language Arts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMath and Art\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMath and Recreation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMath and Life Skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach project includes instructions for the teacher, project goals, a student guide, and reproducible worksheets. The projects can stand alone, can be used with students of various grade levels and abilities, and are designed to support the Standards and Focal Points of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The authors also offer methods for seamlessly incorporating math projects into the classroom and provide a variety of proven classroom management suggestions and teaching tips as well as strategies for evaluating students' work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications, Grades 3-5\u003c\/i\u003e will help you instill a genuine appreciation for mathematics in your students.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHANDS-ON MATH PROJECTS WITH REAL-LIFE APPLICATIONS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is an excellent resource that supports the national math standards by connecting real life experiences to math. Teachers who use this book's activities will strengthen their students' math understanding as the children complete enjoyable, cooperative, and meaningful projects.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—CELESTE DEGER,\u003c\/b\u003e elementary school math specialist, East Brunswick Public Schools, New Jersey\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989345550565,"sku":"NP9780470261989","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470261989.jpg?v=1761783753","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/hands-on-math-projects-with-real-life-applications-grades-3-5-isbn-9780470261989","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}