Math-Activity1

Created at: @http://www.wordle.net = 21st Century ~ Math ~ "Real World" Problems, Smart Searching Strategies & Collaborative Data =



* *  * **The Addition, Subtraction & Multiplication of Web Searches:** [|Smart Searching Math2-pk.pdf] > ||
 * **Google as a Calculator:** http://www.googleguide.com/calculator.html
 * **Handout on Google's Built in Calculator**: [|calc_ref.pdf]
 * === Using Google Spreadsheet to Record & Chart Data ===

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 * Log into Google Accounts: http://docs.google.com
 * Handout on Creating a Google Account: [|Google Account-pk2.pdf]
 * Google Spreadsheet Overview: "Video from YouTube" (at right)
 * Google Spreadsheet Charts: "YouTube Video" (below)
 * === Real World Problem: ===


 * **Problem:** Considering precipitation and high temperatures over the past five years (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 & 2004) **would it be better to hold an outside party in Omaha on Memorial Day or Labor Day and why?**
 * **Use Smart Searching Strategies** to gather information on precipitation on both holidays.
 * **Put the information into the Google Spreadsheet**
 * **Chart** the information
 * Information could be included in a presentation. (demo) || === Links & Documents Used: ===
 * **Google Search Tool:** @http://www.google.com
 * **Google Docs-Spreadsheet:** @http://docs.google.com (you must have an account or set one up free)
 * **Handout on Smart Searching & Story Problem**: [|Smart Searching Math2-pk.pdf]
 * **Demonstration of Google Docs**--spreadsheet, graphing & presenter
 * **Solution Information for Story Problem**: [|Sm-Searching Facts.doc] ||
 * === Other Charting & Graphing Tools On-Line: (elementary focus)[[image:graph_header.gif width="372" height="35" align="right"]] ===
 * Easy Graphing at http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.asp ||
 * === ICT Literacy Map Reflection ===
 * Where might this activity fit in the ICT Literacy Map for Math? || [[image:rainbow_web_0710.jpg width="171" height="112" align="right"]] ||
 * Math Home | Overview | Schedule | Activity 1 | Activity 2 Math Cartoons & i-Pod Flash Cards |
 * Activity 3 Division of Fractions & Smart Boards | Activity 4 Math Writing Activity | Closure Sharing Activity | **
 * Math Home | Overview | Schedule | Activity 1 | Activity 2 Math Cartoons & i-Pod Flash Cards |
 * Activity 3 Division of Fractions & Smart Boards | Activity 4 Math Writing Activity | Closure Sharing Activity | **