​Fibonacci Flowers
Timothy Bovitt

In the lesson “Fibonacci Flowers,” students discover Fibonacci numbers and the golden ratio through the help of sunflowers. Designed for a life science class, this lesson develops skills in literacy and mathematics through exercises in ratios and definitions.  The evaluation for this lesson can be extended into three distinct methods: informal assessments of student progress by the instructor, formal assessment through the use of questions in the worksheet, and a project where students observe this phenomenon by growing their own sunflowers. Originally designed for Grade 7, this lesson can be extended up to Grade 10 with a greater emphasis on geometry and genetics. This lesson can be obtained by pressing the button under the video to the right.

City Cell Works

In this lesson students learn about animal and plant cells as well as the organelles that make them up. This lesson can be obtained by pressing the button under the video to the right.

Literature and Math
​Erika Harvey

This lesson can be obtained by pressing the button under the video to the right. Skip counting is an important math skill, and it is a fun and creative way to think about counting. It helps students get to know numbers better and recognize patterns. This lesson was created for students in kindergarten or first grade. This lesson uses an old Liberian folktale "Two ways to count to ten" to teach students different ways to count to 10. This lesson offers a great math connection through the use of a piece of literature that is very humorous and engaging for learners. This lesson is a great way to introduce the concept of counting by twos. This lesson can be obtained by pressing the button under the video to the right.

Music and Math
David Lavin & Caolan Burke-Prior

Mathematics and music are often considered to be dissimilar; topics that are rarely connected together.  However, the truth of the matter is that mathematical concepts, particularly fractions, are deeply ingrained into the theory of music, and combining the two subjects in the classroom from an early age can result in a better understanding of each. This lesson can be obtained by pressing the button under the video to the right.

Buy it, Build it Series
Ryan Mulville, Gretchen Hall, Melissa Mejia, Taylor Neel, Margret King

Buy it, Build it
The Buy It, Build It project immerses students into the real world scenario of buying a house. Here, students will combine their mathematical skills along with their financial literacy to buy and build a house. Students learn how to assess their finances and the many different factors that determine how much it costs to buy a house. After successfully buying their house, students utilize their geometry knowledge to build their house, turning what they did on paper into a tangible house they can proudly present. 
​Math
The lessons in the math portion of the Buy It, Build It project serve to lay down the mathematical foundations of the students. Knowledge of percents, ratios and proportions, and scale factors are needed in order to complete the activities within the financial readiness and Buy It, Build It project. Activities such as the Candy BlowUp and the Illest Road Trip are means for students to develop their knowledge while also staying engaged in the work. Math lessons that address Ratios and Proportions and Scale Factors can be found to the right below the "Procedure" video and the percents lesson and materials are listed below.

Percents

​Financial Readiness
In this series of lessons, students develop their financial literacy to prepare them not only to buy a house but also for real life financial scenarios they can encounter now. Students learn the importance of money, what a budget is used for, and the importance of savings and how they can start saving now. In addition, students learn terms related to buying a house that will get them ready for the Buy It, Build It project. Financial Readiness lessons can be found below the video to the right and below this text.
Materials of a House
Within the materials science lessons, students dive into the science behind what the materials within a house. What is concrete and why is used so much? How does water get into the house and how clean is it? These are just some of the questions answered in these lessons. The materials science lessons are meant to be taught in conjunction with the Buy It, Build It project, as they can provide an extra level of insight for students.
 
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Ratios and Proportions

Scale Factors

House Matters

Do you know how much science is entailed in building a house? Things such as heating, Wi-Fi, and electricity are normally seen at face value. In this curriculum created for 7th grade students called House Matter’s dives into the materials science of the different properties of a house. Students will learn how chemistry, biology, and physics are used in these properties. Students will start with the house construction process using blueprints and a 3-D printing software. They will then learn about water and the process used to make water clean and safe. They will explore the solar energy in solar panels and how that could make energy use more efficient and affordable. They will also discuss the properties of concrete and how it is more durable when compared to other materials such as asphalt, brick, and mortar. This curriculum is designed to help students make a personal connection to science and see how it is incorporated in their daily lives. Our goal is to have students feel more informed and prepared to be homeowners.

The Golden Ratio & Art
​Reed Stubbe

What is the Golden Ratio and what does it have to do with art? The Golden ratio, derived from the Fibonacci sequence, is also known as the Divine Proportion because of its occurrence in countless examples of things we find beautiful in art and nature. Math, art, and nature are often inextricably linked by The Golden Ratio. This lesson provides a cross-curricular exploration of these various subjects. This scalable kindergarten through sixth grade lesson explores mathematical concepts such as successive numbers, comparing numbers, attributes of shapes, modeling shapes, measuring, estimating, perimeters of polygons, classifying 2D figures, and understanding the concepts of ratios. Students will explore the essential questions: What is the relationship between fractions, geometry and radial designs? How can we use our understanding of math to identify and create visually aesthetically pleasing radial designs? This lesson can be obtained by pressing the button under the video to the right.

Fractions, Geometry, and Radial Design

​Radial Designs are created when visual material is arranged around a central point.  In art, Radial Designs are commonly associated with circles; however, radial symmetry can also be achieved with squares or other shapes. Because radial art displays uniquely symmetrical and divisible designs, this lesson provides a cross-curricular exploration of these various subjects. This scalable kindergarten through sixth grade lesson will explore mathematical concepts such as radius, congruence, fraction, ratio, symmetry, balance, repetition, pattern, and regular geometric shapes. Students will explore the essential questions: What is the relationship between fractions, geometry and radial designs? How can we use our understanding of math to identify and create visually aesthetically pleasing radial designs? This lesson can be obtained by pressing the button under the video to the right.

Measurement, Intervals, Pattern & Art

Patterns, measurement, and intervals are an important aspect of contemporary and historical art; this lesson provides a cross-curricular exploration of these various subjects. This scalable kindergarten through sixth grade lesson will explore mathematical concepts such as line, horizontal, vertical, diagonal, measurement, interval, pattern, alternate, and repetition. Students will explore the essential questions: What is the relationship between measurement, patterns, and intervals in art? How can we use our understanding of math to identify and create aesthetically pleasing patterns in art? ​​This lesson can be obtained by pressing the button under the video to the right.

​Mandala Madness
​Adrianna Urbano

Mathematics is a beautiful subject seen in unsuspecting places. The goal of this lesson is to elucidate one way that mathematics is seen in intricate art. Mandala Madness is an art lesson that is designed to enhance students' geometry capabilities by having them perform reflections and operations related to symmetry and concentric circles. The lesson is formatted into a RAFT - a literacy design that has students play a "role" for a particular "audience," and that is "formatted" to describe and demonstrate understanding of a particular "topic." Hence, this is a lesson that incorporates art with mathematics and with literacy. ​This lesson can be obtained by pressing the button under the video to the right.

Decrypt Keeper

Mathematics is a beautiful subject seen in unsuspecting places. The goal of this lesson is to elucidate one way that mathematics is seen in computer science. Decrypt Keepers is a computer science lesson that is designed to enhance students' mathematic capabilities by having them discover and perform modular arithmetic. The lesson is formatted into a RAFT - a literacy design that has students play a "role" for a particular "audience," and that is "formatted" to describe and demonstrate understanding of a particular "topic." Hence, this is a lesson that incorporates computer science with mathematics and with literacy. ​This lesson can be obtained by pressing the button under the video to the right.

Mandala Illusions

 Your role as an illusionist makes you responsible for designing and creating intricate artwork. Your specific task is to define an underlying pattern and apply reflections and/or rotations appropriately. Since you are in training, you will be using logic and problem-solving skills to learn about how to define these underlying patterns. You will create illusions and work with two or three other illusionists on a research project and presentation following your individual illusion creations. This lesson can be obtained by pressing the button under the video to the right.
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