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The Antarctica Project: A Middle School Mathematics Unit Unit PlanThe Antarctica Project: A Middle School Mathematics Unit Unit Plan
Publisher
Big Learning
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6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
14 days
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2009
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The Antarctica Project: A Middle School Mathematics Unit

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Antarctica is a big place, large enough to provide ample opportunities to learn about math. A two-week unit teaches middle school mathematics concepts using project-based learning. The resource covers functions, geometry (area, perimeter, surface area, scale drawings), and measurement by having learners design a research station in the Antarctic.

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Concepts

antarctica, the antarctic, functions, area, perimeter, surface area, measurement, design, scale, 3-d figures, model building

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Team up with a science teacher for the unit
  • Invite a research scientist to give a presentation

Classroom Considerations

  • Activities require a variety of materials; see Detailed Unit Map table for necessary supplies

Pros

  • Includes worksheets and daily homework assignments
  • Lists complete and detailed instructions for how to conduct each activity

Cons

  • None

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