{"product_id":"hands-on-math-projects-with-real-life-applications-isbn-9780787981792","title":"Hands-On Math Projects With Real-Life Applications","description":"\u003ci\u003eHands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition offers an exciting collection of 60 hands-on projects to help students in grades 6--12 apply math concepts and skills to solving everyday, real-life problems! The book is filled with classroom-tested projects that emphasize: cooperative learning, group sharing, verbalizing concepts and ideas, efficient researching, and writing clearly in mathematics and across other subject areas. Each project achieves the goal of helping to build skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making, and supports an environment in which positive group dynamics flourish.  \u003cp\u003eEach of the projects follows the same proven format and includes instructions for the teacher, a Student Guide, and one or more reproducible datasheets and worksheets. They all include the elements needed for a successful individual or group learning experience. The projects are easily implemented and can stand alone, and they can be used with students of various grade levels and abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis thoroughly revised edition of the bestseller includes some new projects, as well as fresh information about technology-based and e-learning strategies and enhancements; No Child Left Behind standards; innovative teaching suggestions with activities, exercises, and standards-based objectives; reading and literacy connections; and guidelines and objectives for group and team-building projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications\u003c\/i\u003e is printed in a lay-flat format, for easy photocopying and to help you quickly find appropriate projects to meet the diverse needs of your students, and it includes a special Skills Index that identifies the skills emphasized in each project. This book will save you time and help you instill in your students a genuine appreciation for the world of mathematics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The projects in this book will enable teachers to broaden their instructional program and provide their students with activities that require the application of math skills to solve real-life problems. This book will help students to realize the relevance and scope of mathematics in their lives.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eMelissa Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e, middle school mathematics teacher, Point Pleasant Borough, New Jersey\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors v\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book xvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlignment to National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Use This Resource xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Implementing Projects in the Math Class\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter One: Overview of Projects in the Math Class 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Role 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting the Standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Teacher’s Role During Math Projects 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies for Problem Solving 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem-Solving Strategies 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Students Develop Problem-Solving Skills 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Your Own Projects 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It Takes to Become a Top Problem Solver 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources for Developing Math Projects 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Two: Managing Projects in Your Math Class 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructuring Your Class 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating and Maintaining a Positive Environment 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Responsibilities of the Math Student 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Right Environment 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Suggestions 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividual and Team Conferences 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Value of Cooperative Problem Solving 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Teams 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Set up Project Teams 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRules for Working in Math Teams 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Sharing 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting in Math Class 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Technology with Math Projects 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Writing Process and Math 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology Training 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMath Projects and the Internet 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Three: Assessing Math Projects 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservation Logs 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividual Observation Log 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGroup Observation Log 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecklists 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePossible Assessment Questions 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills Checklist 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoint Systems for Project Assessment 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Writing 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrading Projects Using a Point System 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggestions for Grading Writing in Math Class 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Assessment 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Self-Assessment 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeacher Self-Assessment 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: The Projects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection One: Math and Science\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 1: The Benefits of Recycling 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 1.1, The Benefits of Recycling 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 1.2, Some Facts About Recycling 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 2: Endangered Species: Can They Be Saved? 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 2.1, Endangered Species: Can They Be Saved? 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 2.2, Examples of Endangered Animals 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 2.3, Some Facts About Endangered Species 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 3: Charting Your Calories 60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 3.1, Charting Your Calories 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 3.2, A Daily Calorie Chart 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 4: How Many Calories Do You Burn Each Day? 66\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 4.1, How Many Calories Do You Burn Each Day? 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 4.2, Caloric Expenditure and Physical Activities 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 4.3, A Daily Activity Chart 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 5: It Is Only Natural 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 5.1, It Is Only Natural 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 5.2, Math in Nature 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 6: Designing a Flower Bed 78\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 6.1, Designing a Flower Bed 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 6.2, Facts and Prices of Selected Plants 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 6.3, Centimeter Grid 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 7: Buying a Class Aquarium 86\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 7.1, Buying a Class Aquarium 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 7.2, Aquariums and Accessories 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 8: The School’s New Lunch Program 92\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 8.1, The School’s New Lunch Program 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 8.2, School Lunch Program 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 8.3, A Five-Day Menu 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 9: What Is the Weather? 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 9.1, What Is the Weather? 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 9.2, Weather Words 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 10: A Flight to Mars 106\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 10.1, A Flight to Mars 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 10.2, Information About the Red Planet 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Two: Math and Social Studies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 11: A Great Mathematician 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide, 11.1, A Great Mathematician 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 11.2, Math Greats 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 12: An Election Poll 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 12.1, An Election Poll 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 12.2, Poll Points 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 13: Landmarks 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 13.1, Landmarks 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 13.2, Steps to Enlarging a Pattern 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 14: Creating a Scale Map 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 14.1, Creating a Scale Map 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet, 14.2, How to Make a Map 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 15: A Game: What Date Is That? 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 15.1, A Game: What Date Is That? 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet, 15.2, Ancient Number Systems 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 16: An Interview to Math’s Past 148\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 16.1, An Interview to Math’s Past 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 16.2, Tips for Conducting Effective Interviews 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 17: Rating Consumer Products 154\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 17.1, Rating Consumer Products 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 17.2, Tips for Comparing Some Everyday Products 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 18: Lands of Ethnic Origin: A Statistical Potpourri 160\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 18.1, Lands of Ethnic Origin: A Statistical Potpourri 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 18.2, Tips for Creating a Country’s Fact Profile Sheet 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 19: A Land of Immigrants 166\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 19.1, A Land of Immigrants 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 19.2, Researching Immigration 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 20: The Games People Play 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 20.1, The Games People Play 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 20.2, Games from Around the World 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 21: Back to the Past 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 21.1, Back to the Past 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 21.2, An Outline to Organization 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Three: Math and Language\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 22: Becoming the Experts 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 22.1, Becoming the Experts 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 22.2, A Student Sample Lesson Plan Guide 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 22.3, A Sample Lesson Plan 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 23: Great Debates 192\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 23.1, Great Debates 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 23.2, An Informal Debate Structure 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 24: The Mathematics Publishing Company 198\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 24.1, The Mathematics Publishing Company 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 24.2, Possible Ideas for a Math Magazine 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 25: Rating Math Web Sites 204\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 25.1, Rating Math Web Sites 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 25.2, Tips for Rating Math Web Sites 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 26: Fictional Numbers: Writing a Story 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 26.1, Fictional Numbers: Writing a Story 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 26.2, A Revision Checklist for Stories 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 27: A Mathematical Autobiography 214\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 27.1, A Mathematical Autobiography 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 27.2, Organizing Your Autobiography 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 28: Puzzling 220\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 28.1, Puzzling 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 28.2, Puzzles, Puzzles, Puzzles 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 29: Lending a Math Hand 228\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 29.1, Lending a Math Hand 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 29.2, Creating a Math Booklet 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 30: Sharing the Math Word 234\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 30.1, Sharing the Math Word 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 30.2, A Sample Query Letter 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 31: Keeping a Math Journal 240\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 31.1, Keeping a Math Journal 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 31.2, Some Ideas for Math Journals 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 32: Math Portfolios 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 32.1, Math Portfolios 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 32.2, Portfolio Assessment Criteria 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Four: Math and Art and Music\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 33: Making a Math Poster 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 33.1, Making a Math Poster 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 33.2, Pointers About Posters 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 34: Creating a Logo 258\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 34.1, Creating a Logo 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 34.2, Creating an Effective Logo 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 35: I Wanna Be Like Escher 264\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 35.1, I Wanna Be Like Escher 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 35.2, Polygon Patterns 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 35.3, Steps to Making an Escher-Like Drawing 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 35.4, Isometric Dot Paper 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 36: The Plus and Minus Comic Strip 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 36.1, The Plus and Minus Comic Strip 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 36.2, Comic Tips 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 37: Numbers and Songs 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 37.1, Numbers and Songs 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 37.2, Tips for Writing Lyrics and Music 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 37.3, Music Sheet 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 38: The Math in Music 284\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 38.1, The Math in Music 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 38.2, Tips for Essay Writing 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 39: Making Three-Dimensional Octahedra and Classroom Decorations 288\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 39.1, Making Three-Dimensional Octahedra and Classroom Decorations 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 39.2, Constructing a Three-Dimensional Octahedron 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 40: Creating a Greeting Card for Math Awareness Month 294\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 40.1, Creating a Greeting Card for Math Awareness Month 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 40.2, Tips for Creating Math Greeting Cards 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 41: The Geometry and Art of Architecture 300\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 41.1, The Geometry and Art of Architecture 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 41.2, Famous Architecture Around the World 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 42: Designing a Quilt Pattern 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 42.1, Designing a Quilt Pattern 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 42.2, Creating a One-Patch Quilt Design 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 42.3, Quilt Design 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Five: Math and Sports and Recreation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 43: Choosing a Membership Plan at a Health Club 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 43.1, Choosing a Membership Plan at a Health Club 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 43.2, Power Health Club Membership Plans 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 44: Equipment for the School’s Workout Room 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 44.1, Equipment for the School’s Workout Room 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 44.2, The Cost of Exercising 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 44.3, Gym Equipment Order Form 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 45: Comparing Sports Superstars 331\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 45.1, Comparing Sports Superstars 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 45.2, Sports Superstars 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 46: Math and the Big Game 337\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 46.1, Math and the Big Game 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 46.2, Tracking the Stats 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 47: Your Unique Exercise Program 343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 47.1, Your Unique Exercise Program 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 47.2, Your Training Range 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 48: The Big Dance 351\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 48.1, The Big Dance 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 48.2, The Costs of a Big Dance 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 48.3, The Big Dance Cost\/Revenue Tally Sheet 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 49: The Numbers Game 358\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 49.1, The Numbers Game 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 49.2, Number Phrases 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 50: Planning a Sundae Party 365\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 50.1, Planning a Sundae Party 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 50.2, Prices for a Sundae Party 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 50.3, Tallying the Costs of a Sundae Party 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 51: Going on Vacation 373\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 51.1, Going on Vacation 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Sheet 51.2, The Costs of a Great Vacation 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 51.3, Calculating Vacation Costs 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Six: Math and Life Skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject 52: Making a Budget 383\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Guide 52.1, Making a Budget 386\u003c\/p\u003e 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Muschla\u003c\/b\u003e has 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary Robert Muschla\u003c\/b\u003e, prolific author and classroom teacher, taught reading and writing for more than twenty-five years in Spotswood, New Jersey. Including this edition, this is the seventh math resource coauthored by Judith A. Muschla and Gary Robert Muschla. Their earlier books include \u003ci\u003eThe Math Teacher's Book of Lists\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eMath Starters!\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eGeometry Teacher's Activities Kit\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eMath Smart!\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eAlgebra Teacher's Activities Kit\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eMath Games\u003c\/i\u003e, all published by Jossey-Bass.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e offers an exciting collection of 60 hands-on projects to help students in grades 6 - 12 apply math concepts and skills to solving everyday, real-life problems! The book is filled with classroom-tested projects that emphasize: cooperative learning, group sharing, verbalizing concepts and ideas, efficient researching, and writing clearly in mathematics and across other subject areas. Each project achieves the goal of helping to build skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making, and supports an environment in which positive group dynamics flourish. \u003cp\u003eEach of the projects follows the same proven format and includes instructions for the teacher, a \u003ci\u003eStudent Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, and one or more reproducible datasheets and worksheets. They all include the elements needed for a successful individual or group learning experience. The projects are easily implemented and can stand alone, and they can be used with students of various grade levels and abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis thoroughly revised edition of the bestseller includes some new projects, as well as fresh information about technology-based and e-learning strategies and enhancements; No Child Left Behind standards; innovative teaching suggestions with activities, exercises, and standards-based objectives; reading and literacy connections; and guidelines and objectives for group and team-building projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is printed in a lay-flat format, for easy photocopying and to help you quickly find appropriate projects to meet the diverse needs of your students, and it includes a special Skills Index that identifies the skills emphasized in each project. 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