Building with Math

Who isn't fascinated at watching a building take shape? Why not take advantage of that fascination and build a math lesson! Let's start on top of the world — figuratively, of course. Learn about the PETRONAS Twin Towers, the new skyscrapers that have stolen the Sears Tower's thunder as the world's tallest building. These immense buildings stand at an astonishing 1,468.7 feet above street level. Don't miss the facts and figures — these statistics are ideal for calculation and conversion math problems.

For more facts and figures, take a look at the World's Tallest Skyscrapers, where you can compare meters to feet on 200 of the world's highest and most famous buildings.

Still have a special place in your heart for the Sears Tower? Well, you can still get your fix at the Sears Tower Virtual Tour. This site includes detailed information about each of the skyscraper's main systems, as well as interesting statistics about the materials that went into the construction of this enormous edifice.

What about all those virtual buildings out there? This is the World Wide Web, after all. Probably the best virtual building on the Web can be found at the Hotel Infinity. This entertaining narrative is the perfect way to introduce your students to the concept of infinity. You'll also find valuable background information on the concept of infinity.

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Essential Tools for Teachers: Classroom Suite

Essential Tools for Teachers makes it incredibly easy to create engaging learning activities including worksheets, quizzes, puzzles, games, and flashcards for all grade levels and abilities. The Suite comes with six great programs in one: Essential Puzzles, Essential Word Worksheets, Essential Math Worksheets, Essential Crosswords, Essential Bingo and Essential Clozemaker!

$99.00
CD-ROM | Grades K-12

Essential Tools for Teachers: Classroom Suite

Grades K-12 $99.00

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Prime Time Math: Fire

PrimeTime Math engages your class in real-world dramatic stories about professional people using math in compelling situations. Through stories of wilderness search and rescues, medical emergencies, crimes, and fires, your students will realize the application of math in the world in which they live.

Math topics covered:

Formulas and order of operations

Fire fighting measurements and rates

Triangles and Pythagorean Theorem

$89.00
CD-ROM | Grades 4-9

Prime Time Math: Fire

Grades 4-9 $89.00

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