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Launch Into Mathematics
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Traveling Workshop
You decide the time and place!
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6 - 12
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Subject: Math
Description: Flying and space travel excites teachers and students alike. Using easy to obtain materials, learn how to construct a soda straw rocket, launch it and create an Orbital Measurement Simulator. This aerospace hands-on group activity will lead to the exploration of middle and high school mathematics topics, such as measurement, graphing, statistics, vectors and trigonometry. These activities will reveal how high-school and middle-school math relate to science and engineering.
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2
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Algebraic Success Keys (ASK)
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Traveling Workshop
You decide the time and place!
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K - 12
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Subject: Math
Description: ASK offers guidance and support for the development and implementation of algebraic thinking using research-based alternatives. In this workshop, teachers learn about the connections between learning levels in diverse ability classrooms and receive a framework for assessing students' understanding.
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3
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Excel and Mathematics: A Natural Connection
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Traveling Workshop
You decide the time and place!
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6 - 12
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Subject: Math
Description: Learn how to teach mathematical concepts ranging from Square Roots, Probability, Pythagorean Theorem, Trigonometry, Linear and Quadratic Equations and their graphs, all using Excel. Learn how to use the different functions within Excel to provide simulations that make mathematical concepts come to life. Leave with files that you can use in your classrooms to bring these concepts to life.
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4
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Leveraging the Power of the TI-83
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Traveling Workshop
You decide the time and place!
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8 - 12
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Subject: Math
Description: Explore the many of the features of the TI-83 graphing calculator. After a brief introduction to the calculator, we will explore Graphing, Exponential Decay. Finding Area Under A Curve, Parametric Equations and Graphs, Polar Graphing, Tables and their Uses, Matrices and Statistics.
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5
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All You Ever Wanted to Know About Measurement
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Traveling Workshop
You decide the time and place!
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3 - 8
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Subject: Math
Description: You will be exposed to all aspects of the Measurement Strand during this workshop. Measurement will be presented in a real world situation that you can use in your classroom during the school year.
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6
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Pattern Exploration
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Traveling Workshop
You decide the time and place!
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6 - 8
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Subject: Math
Description: Learn how to use Pattern Exploration to improve your students' algebraic and geometric skills. Through the use of several topics in Fractal Geometry, you will be able to incorporate interesting and challenging elements into your classroom with hands-on activities that support the exploration of patterns in a variety of ways and learn the amazing connections between several seemingly unrelated mathematical concepts.
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7
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Math and Literature
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Traveling Workshop
You decide the time and place!
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K - 3
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Subject: Math
Description: Bring together meaningful mathematics activities inspired by exciting literature. This workshop will involve, excite and provide you with demonstrative ideas and exercises guaranteed to turn on the most reluctant learner. Learn how to include manipulatives, plunge into mathematical explorations, make the literature come alive and extend mathematical thinking.
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