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PUMAS

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  • Aug 15 2010 6:51 PM

    Robert Preston

    Tons of activities rolled into one site; it's worth a look.

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  • Thinkfinity
  • Original Source:
    Illuminations

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    None Specified


Description

PUMAS (poo' ú mas), reviewed for grades 3-5 by Illuminations, is a site dedicated to providing challenging problems and lessons that are real-life issues. Providing examples written primarily by scientists and engineers, lessons focus mostly on answering difficult questions that are interesting and offer practical uses of math and science. While there is only a small sample of examples specifically designed for grades 3-5, some of the more advanced examples may provide an idea which can be adapted to younger grades. Less

Learning Registry Activity

    Bookmarks

    Topics and Grades

    Grade: 3 to 5

    Topics: Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus, Measurement & Geometry, Measurement, Tools, and Data Analysis, Earth & Space Science, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Science, Calculus, Geometry

    Resource Pedagogy

    Resource Type/Classification:

    • Reference Materials
    • Teacher Materials


    Tool for: Administrators, Parents, Teachers

    Tags/Keywords

    Instructional Strategy

    Grouping: Homogeneous; Small Group Instruction; Large Group Instruction; Heterogeneous

    Teaching Method: Simulation; Discussions; Visual Instruction; Problem-Solving; Demonstration; Hands-on Learning