Students: Eleventh through Twelfth Grades

Program Description: A CUP THAT SPEAKS VOLUMES is a great culminating activity to end the semester for AP calculus students. Using a process called integration, students are given a cup with the objective of creating the curve, and once they have the curve, the student can set up the integral to find the volume and surface area. Additionally, this project has a "work" component that asks the student to find the amount of work necessary to drink a liquid contained in the cup through a straw. The students are able to apply integration techniques and bring the standard calculus problem to life.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 2,3,4,6

For More Information Contact:
Deb Prantl
Fountain Valley School
6155 Fountain Valley Schol Road
Colorado Springs CO , 80911
719-390-7035
dprantl@fvs.edu

Students: Kindergarten through Third Grades

Program Description: A TOTALLY TOOTHY YEAR is a fun-filled unit on tooth health that provides engaging activities on teeth for the younger classroom throughout the school year. The activities integrate math, science, reading, language arts and health. Students look forward to tracking lost teeth, looking for the health monster, and most of all, losing a tooth during the class year. Activities encourage group interactions and parental participation. The lessons are quick, complete and simple, and students of all levels can participate in them with ease.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 1,2 Language Arts 1,2

For More Information Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Annunciation School
3536 Lafayette Street
Denver CO , 80205
303-295-2515
pamsparent@aol.com

Michelle Pearson
Hulstrom Options School
10604 Grant Dr.
Denver CO , 80223
720-972-2251
michelle.l.peaarson@adams12.org

Students: First through Twelfth Grades

Program Description: ANIMAL, VEGETABLE OR FAMOUS PERSON is an interactive math-based activity with interdisciplinary options for any subject area. This card-based activity is formatted as an exciting "game" students enthusiastically engage in, providing for group dynamics, introductory student leadership and participant cooperation skills. The activity may be teacher-modified for use in all grade and skill levels.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 1,6

For More Information Contact:
Alfred T. Ludwig
Liberty High School
8720 Scarborough Dr.
Colorado Springs CO , 80920
719-282-1000
Toughmath@aol.com

Students: Sixth through Tenth Grades

Program Description: BARBIE FALLS FOR MATH! is sound mathematics instruction whereby students determine a mathematical regression model relating the distance a doll falls to the number of rubber bands composing its "bungee cord." Students of all ages love hands-on, minds-on investigations! The unit offers a multitude of instructional strategies, allowing students to collect and analyze data, to hypothesize, to induce a mathematical model, to test that model, and to communicate their findings. The program demonstrates mathematical relevance to everyday lives and is just plain old-fashioned fun.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 2,3,5,6 Science 1 Language Arts 2

For More Information Contact:
Charles A. Bottinelli
Isaac Newton Middle School
4001 East Arapahoe Road
Littleton CO , 80122
303-734-6247
nrgyman@aol.com

Students: Tenth Grade

Program Description: BASIC MATH – BASIC BASKET provides the opportunity for students to experience a hands-on, minds-on activity that demonstrates math in everyday life. The program requires students to listen to directions and then replicate them. Students do computations on a worksheet and apply their basic math knowledge in the process of weaving their basket. Student's self-esteem grows with the knowledge they can do something new with the skills they already have. Most baskets are given as gifts for Mother's Day.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 1,5 Language Arts 4

For More Information Contact:
Margo Mesch
Brush High School
P. O. Box 585
Brush CO , 80723
970-842-5171
m_mesch@yahoo.com

Students: Ninth through Twelfth Grade

Program Description: FIRST CONCEPTS is a hands-on mathematics program that teaches algebra students the basic and important concepts of conic sections prior to working with related mathematics. Students design and construct a satellite dish to learn how the topic of conic sections is applied to their lives. They learn the basic concepts by geometric constructions and discover the important characteristics of each conic section. After completion of this unit, all of my students demonstrated a well-developed understanding of the complex concepts of conic sections.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math - 2,5,6

For More Information Contact:
George Austin-Martin
Yampah Mountain High School
1028 Cooper Ave
Glenwood Springs CO , 81601
courage@rof.net

Students: Eleventh and Twelfth Grades

Program Description: FOAMING SOLIDS is designed for calculus students who are studying applications to integration, specifically area and volume. Calculus textbooks cover problems that have the students compute the volume of an irregular solid. These solids are often difficult to visualize. However, when the students construct a model, finding the volume of that solid becomes much easier. The major component of this project has the students create a solid using construction board and foam paper before they determine the volume of this irregular solid. Students are expected to create at least eight cross-sections and to prepare a written presentation that clearly expresses the thought processes used in their work.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
mATH 4,5

For More Information Contact:
Deb Prantl
Fountain Valley School
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs CO , 80911
719.390.7035
dprantl@fvs.edu

Students: Kindergarten through Fifth Grade

Program Description: GAME Plan is designed to give students activity/manipulative-oriented, small-group activities that reinforce math concepts introduced during large group instruction. Activities introduced during the weekly GAME Plan math lab are then reused during daily center activities for further exploration, review and extension of skills acquired during instruction and/or math lab. The program is a commitment of effort and cooperative learning of the Humphrey's Highland staff and students, and all teachers and students serve as mentors at various times. Students are encouraged to be "math buddies" and foster the overall growth of the group. The activities are tailored to meet assessed needs of the school, and then are repeated dependent on student success.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
n/a

For More Information Contact:
Cynthia Sturkie
Humphrey’s Highland Elementary School
1301 S. Dallas St.
Amarillo CO , 79104
(806) 371-5665

Students: Fifth Grade

Program Description: GEOMETRICAL PATHWAYS TO POLYHEDRAVILLE engages students in an exciting three-stage exploration of geometrical concepts for upper elementary students. Students explore geometry, discover mathematical relationships, and develop spatial intuition through participation on one, two, and three dimensional math activities.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math - 4,5,6

For More Information Contact:
Elaine Eichel
Crest View Elementary School
1897 Sumac Ave.
Boulder CO , 80304
(303) 443-6363

Students: Seventh through Twelfth Grades

Program Description: GEOMETRY I BINGO is an innovative and creative activity that presents and reinforces the mastery of vocabulary basic to Geometry Level I. Students play an old-fashioned BINGO game based on Geometry terms and their definitions.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math - 4, 6

For More Information Contact:
Alfred T. Ludwig
CO
Toughmath@AOL.Com

Students: Third Grade

Program Description: GEOMETRY: A MONTESSORI UNIT utilizes the beautiful, color-coded didactic materials created by Dr. Maria Montessori with integrated software practice and technology skills. The unit covers everything from the basics of dimensions to the etymology of geometric shapes to learning the attributes of alternate interior angles. The children find the unit very exciting and also learn important technology skills, such as building a table in Word, taking a poll and graphing the results in Excel, practicing the concepts learned using Edmark software and applets. The culminating webquest is a chance for older students to utilize their geometry and technology skills to help design a playground for their school. Students become extremely proficient on the computers as a result of the integrated activities. To view the complete packet go to: http://www.elizrosshubbell.com/portfolio/geometryunit.pdf.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 4,6

For More Information Contact:
Elizabeth Hubbell
Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)
4601 DTC Boulevard, Suite 500
Denver CO , 80237
303.632.5580
ehubbell@mcrel.org

Students: 6th through 12th Grade

Program Description: Remember the board game Clue, the classic whodunnit game from Parker Brothers? The well-known anthropologist, John Boddy, has been found murdered in his mansion, and you help solve the crime. Did Miss Scarlet do it with a Candlestick in the Conservatory? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the Library with the Wrench? Be the first to solve the mystery of who, where, and with what, and you win! "Get a Clue" is based on this board game. Students try to determine who hid what treasure, and where it is hidden. Students must solve math problems (Algebra I for this specific activity) to eliminate possible suspects, treasures, and locations. Because of the way this activity is designed, as more problems are solved, it is possible to determine if a previous problem was solved incorrectly. Additionally, the who, what, and where can be adapted to specific schools. I use the names of our teachers as the suspects, and I frequently hear a student say, "Oh, I was hoping Mr. So-and-So did it!"

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math - 1,2,4,6

For More Information Contact:
Deb Prantl
Fountain Valley School
6155 FVS Road
Colorado Springs CO , 80911
719 390-7035
dprantl@fvs.edu

Students: Ninth through Twelfth Grades

Program Description: GET CREATIVE WITH CONICS! is a hands-on lesson that challenges students' mathematical and creative thinking. Students create and sketch their own picture or design that is comprised of conics and lines. They then use their knowledge of the conical properties to create more precise graphs and use points from their graphs to write equations. The artistic as well as the technical student can mold this project to his or her expertise.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 1,2,3,4,5,6

For More Information Contact:
Melita Terrell
Arapahoe Ridge High School
6600 East Arapahoe
Boulder CO , 80303
303-447-5220
terrell@bvsd.k12.co.us

Students: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 grade

Program Description: GHOSTS AND GOBLINS SPEAKING MATHEMATICALLY is a program where the math teachers at our high school dress up as mathematical vocabulary for Halloween. For example, I could be a percentile by carrying a purse with a tile in it. Or I could be a variable by changing my dress (adding a shirt, change my jacket, etc) every 5 minutes. A female teacher could be a maximum by carrying a baby doll and noting that, "My baby's name is Maxie." A male math teacher could be a tangent by wearing only tan clothing.

Each teacher announces the contest to his/her classes in advance. Depending on the day of the week that Halloween falls, the contest might occur a few days before October 31st. On the day of the contest, students try to guess what each math teacher is dressed as. Most students use the glossary in their math textbook to help determine what each costume is.

Here are the rules that work for our school. Different rules might be needed for a different high school setting:
1. Participants (students) write down the math term/object for each math teacher.
2. The answers are submitted to any math teacher. The teacher notes the time the answer was submitted. The time is helpful if the winners are determined to be the first x students who submit the correct costumes for each math teacher.
3. The winners are announced the same day at our All School Meeting and awards are given. At our school, a $5 gift certificate from the restaurant Chipotle is given to each winner.

Why is this program successful? The answer is easy--the students are talking and thinking about mathematical terms in a fun and exciting manner.

I find it to be a source of frustration when I use mathematical terms in my classroom and few students understand what I mean despite repeatedly going over them. This activity gets students engaged. They look at their teacher in front of them in the classroom, and wonder, "What the heck?!" when they see a pot overhead with 10 nooses dangling from its side (hypotenuse).

The idea is to have students become more comfortable with mathematical terminology, and this contest is able to do exactly that. There is a noticeable excitement in the air as the students brainstorm with each other regarding the costumes. At our school, we will even take our class to other math classrooms so other students can see how each math teacher is dressed. Students scan the glossary of their book trying to determine what I could possibly be.

More importantly, this contest stimulates an animated conversation with my Algebra I students as they discuss the costumes and the vocabulary. The students will often say, "Oh I thought Mr. Handford was a ____." We will also spend time discussing what particular vocabulary words mean and sometimes even brainstorm costume ideas with specific terms that are important for Algebra I students. Students will not fully understand math terms until they begin discussing those words with their peers. My Algebra I students have heard me say the word "coefficient" a hundred times, but I am not confident all of them know what a coefficient is. Until the students begin using math vocabulary, the words will not mean anything to them. This program gets them to speak mathematically.

The costumes will depend greatly on the age and math level of the students.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Mathematics, Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

For More Information Contact:
Deb Prantl
Fountain Valley School
6155 FVS Road
Colorado Springs CO , 80911
719-390-7035
dprantl@fvs.edu

Students: Ninth through Twelfth Grades

Program Description: GRAPHic DESIGN enables students to study functions and their graphs, and allows the student to visualize the curves they are incorporating into their picture. This program incorporates the use of piece-wise functions, where the students must design a figure using these functions. They must make a list of the functions used with their restricted domains and graph the functions. Specific functions can be required in the design.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 2

For More Information Contact:
Deb Prantl
Fountain Valley School
6155 Fountain Valley School Rd.
Colorado Springs CO , 80911
719-390-7035
dprantl@fvs.edu

Students: Kindergarten through Sixth Grade

Program Description: HOW MANY? is a math program that uses colorfully-filled quart jars to encourage students to estimate, count, communicate, and develop problem-solving skills, as well as giving the teacher an excellent tool for assessing students' mathematical reasoning. The unit is a wonderful way to begin math class in the fall, and helps build a community of motivated math students.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math - 1,2

For More Information Contact:
Ronna Cochran
Sargent Elementary School
7090 North Road 2 East
Monte Vista CO , 81144
(719) 852-4024

Students: Ninth through Twelfth Grades

Program Description: HOW TALL IS IT? uses real-world activities to establish the relevancy of mathematical concepts in the student's mind. Students measure angles with a device they constructed, and by applying geometric properties and concepts, students calculate the heights of various objects. After all measuring and calculations are completed, the heights are recorded on the chalkboard and the students' findings are discussed.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 1,4,5,6

For More Information Contact:
Curt Miller
Brush High School
P.O. Box 585
Brush CO , 80723
970-842-5171
curtmi@hotmail.com

Students: 1

Program Description: I SEE SHAPES was developed for a 1st grade classroom in order for students to gain a greater awareness of geometric shapes. They were able to transfer their knowledge of the 2-D geometric shapes that we had been studying in our math lessons to identifying those shapes in their learning environment. We engaged in a shape search throughout the school. As each student identified a particular shape, a photo was taken of the student pointing to the item. When all of the students had their photos taken, they gathered together in the classroom to complete their page for the class book. They were to write a complete sentence beginning with the phrase "I see a(n) ___________ and complete the sentence with the name of their shape. They were evaluated on the accuracy of their label, as well as whether or not they used a capital letter and ending puncutation. Then, the students were to write a sentence telling how many sides and corners their shape had, if any. This sentence was also evaluated for conventions and accuracy. Finally, the students assisted in printing out the photos and their were cut and mounted on each page. The pages were laminated and bound into a class book.
The students showed a great deal of enthusiasm for this program and demonstrated greater knowledge of the attributes of each shape. This was demonstrated during class discusssions following the project. This program also allowed those students who learn best in non-traditional classroom settings an opportunity to excel and lead their classmates.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math - 1,4 Reading & Writing - 2,3,4 Visual Arts - 1,3

For More Information Contact:
Cynthia Sunde
Columbine Hills Elementary
6005 W Canyon Ave.
Littleton CO , 80128
(303) 982-5540
csunde@jeffco.k12.co.us

Students: Eighth Grade

Program Description: INTERNET MATH is a program that teaches students how to use the search function of the Internet to locate information not only for math, but for anything they might need in the future. Students research various aspects of mathematics, including "The Attributes of Successful Industrial Mathematics" and prepare reports on the value of their mathematics education. After completing this unit, students have a better understanding of the importance of mathematics in future career opportunities.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math - 6

For More Information Contact:
Julie Boomgaard
Louisville Middle School
1341 Main St.
Louisville CO , 80027
(303) 666-6503

Students: First through Fifth Grades

Program Description: LEAPING INTO MATH was developed out of the need for better math fact and problem-solving instruction, reduction of paper in the classroom, and the need to have parental support for math instruction at home. Through the use of Leapfrog Turbo Twist computers, this unit makes math fun even for the most reluctant student and allows the teacher to use simple technology resources to encourage learning. The lessons presented, show 12 simple ways to use the computer independently, as a group, with a teacher for evaluation, and at home with parents. Students are required to reflect upon and describe the techniques that they have used to complete a math problem on the Turbo Twist. Basically, it turns Turbo Twist into an instructional unit rather than just a math toy.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 1,6

For More Information Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Annunciation School
3536 Lafayette Street
Denver CO , 80205
303.295.2515
kanderson9189@msn.com

Students: 1,2,3

Program Description: MATH + LITERATURE + HANDS-ON-ACTIVITIES = FUN! is a teacher's guide to a unit on teaching measurement (area, perimeter, standard and nonstandard linear measurement, time, money, calendar, weight and capacity)to primary aged students. Several picture books related to the topics, as well as numerous hands-on activities, are included in the program.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math - 4,5 Reading & Writing - 2,4

For More Information Contact:
Jane Hoogerwerf
St. Mary's Academy
4545 S. University Blvd
Englewood CO , 80113
303-762-8300
jane@hooger.com

Students: 9th Grade

Program Description: Math Feud is similar to the television game show "Family Feud." It is an innovative and fun review game of math concepts. The review may consist of: fractions, ratios, algebraic equations, percents, integers and geometry.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math - 1,2,3,4,5,6

For More Information Contact:
Lisa Omori-Jones
Boulder TEC
6600 E Arapahoe
Boulder CO , 80301
303 447-5226
lisa.omori@bvsd.org

Students: 3rd through 5th Grade

Program Description: MATH IS FUN FOR EVERYONE is an interactive learning activity geared toward investigating four areas of mathematics: Probability and Statistics, Algebraic and Logical Thinking, Number Sense, and Geometry. Students and parents will engage in problem solving activities. Each student, as a math ambassador, is available to help guide the problem solvers at each of the different math stations during Family Math Night . This project is then integrated into the rest of the school year. Packets are available for student or parent checkout. This ties in closely with grade level math assessment topics. The program is accessible to students of all math ability levels. It is a more hands on approach to learning math which appeals to many elementary school learners. It benefits both genders and English as a Second Language students. It engages parents in learning with their children and creates a positive learning environment.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math - 1,2,3,4,5,6

For More Information Contact:
Elaine Eichel
Crest View Elementary School
1897 Sumac Avenue
Boulder CO , 80304
303-443-6363
elaine.eichel@bvsd.org

Students: Fourth through Twelfth Grades

Program Description: Math Jeopardy is a review game of math concepts. Categories may include: problem solving, geometry, number relationships, graphing, data analysis, fractions, percents, basic facts and reasoning skills. In groups of four or five, students work out math problems. Correct answers earn points; points are deducted for incorrect answers.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 1, 2, 4, 6

For More Information Contact:
Lisa Omori-Jones
Boulder TEC
6600 E Arapahoe
Boulder CO , 80303
303-447-5226
lisa.omori@bvsd.org

Students: First through Fourth Grades

Program Description: MATH MELODIES AND MORE utilizes music to teach math standards to students. Music is composed and adapted around the curriculum. Students even write some of their own learning lyrics. It has been shown that melodies create successful retention and retrieval of information; therefore, the program is successful with the primary student because the tunes stay in the children's heads and are sung long after the lesson is over. Students sing their songs to their parents and use them to recall information when needed. They have even returned to sing their songs the next year.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 1,2,6 Language Arts 1,2,4

For More Information Contact:
Justin Hausmann
Alice Terry Elementary
4485 South Irving Street
Sheridan CO , 80110
303-798-2210
Hausmannj@Sheridan.K12.co.us

Doug Thomson
Alice Terry Elementary
4485 South Irving Street
Aurora CO , 80110
303-798-2210
Thomsond@sheridan.K12.co.us

Students: Tenth Grade

Program Description: MATHEMATICS OF GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTIONS teaches concepts about geometry through geometric constructions using methods the Greeks developed over 2000 years ago. Geometric constructions include simple constructions, such as bisecting line segments and angles, to the construction of pentagons, hexagons, heptagons and octagons. Students work in small groups, learning from one another. Students are assigned constructions to present in class. Using an overhead projector, they demonstrate how to construct a geometric figure, discuss other underlying geometric concepts embedded in the construction and present the mathematics supporting the construction.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 4

For More Information Contact:
George Austin-Martin
Yampah Mountain High School
1028 Cooper Ave
Glenwood Springs CO , 81601
courage@rof.net

Students: Third through Twelfth Grades

Program Description: The Ooops Bowl, based on the award-winning activity Ooops (Order of Operation), is a team cooperative math contest designed for "average" students and is suitable for classroom, school or multi-school competitions. Ooops provides a competitive environment for every skill-level student. The element of chance levels the playing field between students of higher and lower skills.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 1, 2, 6

For More Information Contact:
Alfred T. Ludwig
Liberty High School
8720 Scarborough Drive
Colorado Springs CO , 80920
(719) 282-1000
toughmath@aol.com

Students: Tenth through Twelfth Grades

Program Description: POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS: A ROLLER COASTER RIDE! injects an element of creativity into a central, but daunting, topic of pre-calculus. Students are given a set of design criteria. They then create and manipulate the algebraic form of a real polynomial function in order to control the slope, x-intercepts, inflection points, maximums and minimums of the graph so it resembles the profile of a roller coaster track. In their "design log," students communicate in writing their understanding of the mathematical principles.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 2,6

For More Information Contact:
Andy Handford
Fountain Valley School of Colorado
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs CO , 80911
ahandford@fvs.edu

Students: 10, 11, 12

Program Description: POWER OF WORDS USING POWER OF 10 uses the hit show, Power of 10, to emphasize the importance of the wording found in survey questions.

"Do you believe that the government should allow a controlled hunt on the Air Force Academy grounds in order to manage the excessive deer population?" vs "Do you believe that hunters should be allowed on the Air Force Academy grounds to kill the tame deer that live there?"

"Do you believe gun control laws violate your Second Amendment rights?" vs "Do you favor gun control to help prevent the disasters like what happened at Columbine and Virginia Tech?"

Clearly the wording of each of these questions will elicit different responses. Just how important is the wording of a question when conducting surveys? VERY! This project, Power of Words Using Power of 10, gets to this very issue.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math - 3

For More Information Contact:
Deb Prantl
Fountain Valley School of Colorado
6155 FVS Road
Colorado Springs CO , 80911
719-391-5260
dprantl@fvs.edu

Students: 9, 10, 11, 12 grade

Program Description: QUICK AND EASY! OR IS IT? definitely provides an opportunity for students to appreciate their number sense by completing a real life project using math skills, applying knowledge, listening and following directions to compute credit card information into worthwhile information that will be important in their adult lives.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math: 1,5 Reading and Writing: 4,5

For More Information Contact:
Margo Mesch
Brush High School
P.O. Box 585
Brush CO , 80723
970.842.5171
m_mesch@yahoo.com

Students: 9th through 12th Grade

Program Description: Ranching is Math definitely provides opportunities for students to experience a hands-on, minds on activiy. This program requires students to follow directions and then apply knowledge and skill in completing work within a budget. Students are creative ina real-world situation. Ranching is Math provides an opportunity for students to appreciate their number sense by completing a real life project using math skills, applying knowledge ot geometry, listening and following directions to compute project needs.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math - 1,4 Reading & Writing - 4

For More Information Contact:
Margo Mesch
Brush High School
P.O. Box 585
Brush CO , 807233
970-842-5171
m_mesch@yahoo.com

Students: Seventh and Eighth Grade

Program Description: SHOPAHOLICS is a hands-on unit designed to reinforce the use of a calculator to compute discounts, percentages, prices, and sale tax. Students spend time "shopping" in various catalogs, and complete a worksheet showing prices of all items purchased. Guidelines are given pertaining to type of purchase, percentage of price discount, tax percent etc. Items selected are entered onto a spreadsheet, and presented to the class with an explanation of how they worked through the purchase of one item.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math - 1,2,3,6

For More Information Contact:
Gregory Heid
Hill Middle School
451 Cleremont St.
Denver CO , 80220
(303) 399-0254

Students: Seventh through Twelfth Grades

Program Description: SPIN THE WHEEL TO MATH is an innovative review game of math concepts. The review may consist of problem solving, fractions, ratios, percentages, integers, geometry and basic facts. Students are placed in groups of three or four to compete in game formats similar to "Wheel of Fortune" and "Hangman." The game show format appeals to all ability levels but is especially enjoyable for the at-risk and special education students.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 1,2,3,4,5,6

For More Information Contact:
Lisa Omori-Jones
Boulder TEC
6600 East Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder CO , 80303
303-447-5226
lisa.omori@bvsd.org

Students: 7th through 12th Grade

Program Description: Spreading the Flu - Are You Sick Yet? is an interactive math program that was developed last September, prior to this fall's avian influenza pandemic scare. Using a classroom simulation to model the spread of a contagious virus and a graphing calculator to generate random integers assigned to middle schoolers in an advanced seventh grade math class, students develop a technology-generated mathematical model of the spread of a pandemic disease. Given the relevance and significance of the headline-generating bird flu events unfolding in Europe and Asia currently, which are expected to affect the U.S. within the next few weeks, this program, newly applied this year to the Asian avian influenza, could not possibly be more relevant! With this program and appropriate technology middle schoolers will be able to develop a sophisticated math model of a real problem facing humanity now in a fairly straightforward and elegant manner.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math - 3,5

For More Information Contact:
Charles Bottinelli
Isaac Newton MS
4001 E. Arapahoe Road
Centennial CO , 80122
303-347-7901
nrgyman@aol.com

Students: Seventh Grade

Program Description: THE CALCUMITES ARE COMING! is sound mathematics instruction where students determine the growth pattern of an insidious technological mutant, the Calcumite, in an attempt to destroy its colonies before the world's economic and trade systems are disrupted. To understand the population dynamics of this out-of-control, calculator-eating, technological predator, students must learn about the dynamics of exponential and logistic growth patterns. Use of the TI-83+ graphing calculators is essential to the analyses and adds a flavor of excitement and innovation to the lesson. Writing a formal report comparing exponential and logistic regressions with environmental concepts of unrestrained vs. limited growth models of living organisms is the culminating activity in this program.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 2,3,5,6 Science 1 Language Arts 2

For More Information Contact:
Dr. Charles A. Bottinelli
Isaac Newton Middle School
4001 East Arapahoe Rd.
Littleton CO , 80122
303-347-7900
nrgyman@aol.com

Students: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12

Program Description: THE EUROPEAN NUMBER SYSTEM is an innovative and creative program because it asks students to apply their understanding of our base 10 number system in a creative and interactive manner in the classroom environment.

They create their own base 4 number system which shows that they understand and can apply the key math concepts which have been taught in class. This system is presented in discussion format in the classroom as well as with student presentations. These include visual aides, calculations, and addition and multiplication tables that support their new number system. They can present this in a powerpoint, brochure, poster, and scrapbook format. All of these items need to completely explain the system and show understanding and application.

This lesson set is a useful and innovative way to make math interesting for even the most reluctant student. If a student strong in Language Arts skills comes out loving the project-- then we know we have succeeded as teachers. That is what will happen if you develop your own Europan Number System!

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math - 1,6

For More Information Contact:
Amy Kolenbrander
Hulstrom Options School
11551 Wyco Drive
Northglenn CO , 80233
720-972-5400
amy.kolenbrander@adams12.org

Students: Grade: 11,12

Program Description: THOSE PESKY SQUIRRELS – is a program that starts with the very initial material of an introductory statistics class--how is data collected. The students need to explain how they will collect the weight and jumping distances of the squirrels in our area, and they must be sure the data correctly represents all the squirrels in the area.

This program then incorporates the distribution of data, both with one variable and two variables, and the analysis that goes with it. Students must thoroughly discuss the distribution of the distances the squirrels can jump. Is it normally distributed? What are some numerical values they can use to accurately describe the data?

Then since both the weight of the squirrel and the jumping distance of that squirrel was gathered, the students must thoroughly describe the relationship between these two variables and their conclusions must be justified with appropriate and relevant statistics and graphs.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math: 2,3,5

For More Information Contact:
Deb Prantl
Fountain Valley School
6155 FVS Road
Colorado Springs CO , 80911
(719) 390-7035
dprantl@fvs.edu

Students: 7,8,9

Program Description: Water, Water...Everywhere? is an interactive math program that was developed and implemented in my honors seventh grade math class. Using actual population data of the eight Colorado river basins from 1990 to 1998, students use graphing calculator technology to model the growth of human population in each basin. Given the importance of water issues in our state and the frequency of their appearance in the print and electronic media, this program could not possibly be more relevant! With this program and appropriate hand-held technology, middle schoolers are able to develop graphical, numerical, and symbolic models of population doubling times by river basin. The program is sound math instruction, allowing students to learn the appropriate concepts of exponential growth and doubling time while exploring the sustainability of Colorado's most important resource.

Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math: 3,5

For More Information Contact:
Dr. Charles Bottinelli
Isaac Newton MS
4001 E. Arapahoe Rd.
Centennial CO , 80122
303-347-3925
cbottinelli@lps.k12.co.us