Cluster 1: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.Archived

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Number: MAFS.K12.MP.1
Title: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Type: Cluster
Subject: Mathematics - Archived
Grade: K12
Domain-Subdomain: Mathematical Practice

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How Big Is a Mole? Do We Really Comprehend Avogadro’s Number?:

The unit “mole” is used in chemistry as a counting unit for measuring the amount of something. One mole of something has 6.02×1023 units of that thing. The magnitude of the number 6.02×1023 is challenging to imagine. The goal of this lesson is for students to understand just how many particles Avogadro's Number truly represents, or, how big is a mole.  This lesson is meant for students currently enrolled in a first or second year chemistry course. This lesson is designed to be completed within one approximately 1 hour class; however, completion of optional activities 4 and 5 may require a longer class period or part of a second class period.

Type: Lesson Plan

Perspectives Video: Expert

Birdsong Series: STEM Team Collaboration :

Researchers Frank Johnson, Richard Bertram, Wei Wu, and Rick Hyson explore the necessity of scientific and mathematical collaboration in modern neuroscience, as it relates to their NSF research on birdsong.

Type: Perspectives Video: Expert

Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea

KROS Pacific Ocean Kayak Journey: Overview:

Why did the math teacher KROS the ocean? Because it made for a wonderful way to engage students and do something unique.

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KROS Pacific Ocean Kayak Journey: GPS Data Set [.XLSX]
KROS Pacific Ocean Kayak Journey: Path Visualization for Google Earth [.KML]

Download the CPALMS Perspectives video student note taking guide.

Type: Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea

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Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea

KROS Pacific Ocean Kayak Journey: Overview:

Why did the math teacher KROS the ocean? Because it made for a wonderful way to engage students and do something unique.

Related Resources:
KROS Pacific Ocean Kayak Journey: GPS Data Set [.XLSX]
KROS Pacific Ocean Kayak Journey: Path Visualization for Google Earth [.KML]

Download the CPALMS Perspectives video student note taking guide.

Type: Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea