Feebo, Not Chee is my latest attempt at doing a Digital Breakout. Like the previous one, this one is designed for 4th grade students. Ideally, they would work on it independently. The pages are not in the same order as the clues, and there are a couple of links to external sites on this one. … Read more
Yesterday’s post about the new OK Go Sandbox made me think about this blog I bookmarked awhile ago. There is something about the juxtaposition of art and math that fascinates me, so the title of Artful Maths immediately caught my eye. Under the “Resources” menu you can find, “Mathematical Art Lessons,” which is where I … Read more
If you have ever seen a music video by “OK Go,” then you cannot fail to be in awe of the band’s incredible creativity. In every production, you can tell that they spent a lot of time on brainstorming, working hard, and having fun. Even more notable, though, is how much math and science must … Read more
I mentioned that I would be trying to create some digital breakouts when I posted this. Leonardo the Leprechaun is my first attempt, and I thought I would share it with those of you who might be able to use it this week in time for St. Patrick’s Day. I should tell you that I … Read more
My first post about Thrively was in 2015. Since then, the platform has changed a bit. There is still a free option that includes a Strengths Assessment and links to resources and local activities connected to student interests. However, there are now journals and online courses, such as, “Find Your Passion” and “Grit.” There are … Read more
I learned to love math later in my school career (high school). I was one of those people who thought I just wasn’t born with the “math gene.” With the help of great high school mathematics teachers, math became one of my favorite subjects even though it still didn’t come easily to me. I found … Read more