Building Math Series for Common Core State Standards - Amazon Mission
For your Common Core and STEM curriculum.
GRADE 6-8
Explore and apply algebraic thinking and data analysis in the context of engineering design and adventure. The book will guide students through a simulation of navigating a mission in the Amazon. Includes 3 design challenges, each lasting about 3 weeks. Can be used to replace, supplement, or enrich units in existing math programs. Correlated to CCSS and ITEA Standards. Appropriate for STEM initiatives. 198 pages.
MP2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
MP3 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MP4 Model with mathematics.
MP5 Use appropriate tools strategically.
MP6 Attend to precision.
MP7 Look for and make use of structure.