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Sigma Prime, a game where players use multiplication and division with primes and prime factorization to defeat the alien invasions

"Sigma Prime, a game where players use multiplication and division with primes and prime factorization to defeat the alien invasions "

"A mathematician needs functions for the same reason that a builder needs hammers and drills. Tools transform things. So do functions. In fact, mathematicians often refer to them as "transformations" because of this. But instead of wood or steel, functions pound away on numbers and shapes and, sometimes, even on other functions."

"Whether your students are learning new and difficult math concepts or simple, basic ones, switching up the way you teach it to them can be beneficial. It is exciting to see lessons and concepts taught in a new way that is unlike the traditional. If students have access to the Internet, they can be exposed to some great videos that teach them tutorials or serve as a refresher of concepts they have learned in the classroom. "

"The NASA Lunar Plant Growth Chamber design challenge helps teachers facilitate a collaborative science project for their students to determine the feasibility of using plants as bioregenerative life support systems for long duration space missions, including on future Moon bases. Plant growth will be an important part of space exploration in the future as NASA plans for long duration missions to the Moon and beyond to Mars."

"Challenger Lesson Plan Database Our units and lessons give you everything you need to make connections between science and the everyday. Use our searchable database to find the right lesson for your grade and subject. "

"Serving 400,000 students each year, the national network of 48 Challenger Learning Centers takes students on simulated space missions into Earth orbit, to the Moon, Mars and beyond. "

"Are graphs just pretty pictures? ACTIVITY 1 To study a number of graphs with the aim of understanding what they can tell one"

"The Middle School Portal 2: Math and Science Pathways (MSP2) project supports middle grades educators with high-quality, standards-based resources and promotes collaboration and knowledge-sharing among its users. Educators use MSP2 to increase content knowledge in science, mathematics, and appropriate pedagogy for youth ages 10 to 15. MSP2 employs social networking and digital tools to foster dynamic experiences that promote creation, modification, and sharing of resources, facilitate professional development, and support the integration of technology into practice."

"Afterschool Universe is an out-of-school-time astronomy program targeted at middle school students. It explores astronomy concepts through engaging hands-on activities and takes participants on a journey through the Universe beyond the solar system. This program is now widely available to afterschool program providers to run in your local communities. "

"Gordy McGranite Grapples with Gradients (A Calculus Story)"

"MathsLinks is a directory of 300+ useful objects found on the web for teaching Maths. This site aims to not only collate the best maths activities on the web, but present them in a meaningful way."

This year's Awardees were announced in October via the Girls With Wings eZine (signup). The winning submissions were judged on their willingness to be a superlative GWW role model. Janice and Rose showed potential to continue their interaction with the GWW organization, via the website and events, so they assist GWW in encouraging more young girls to have an interest in aviation. Click HERE for the details of the 2011 Scholarship application process."

Research has proven that we can expose our girls to the opportunities available to them, but unless we can give them real life examples of women who have achieved their dreams, girls have difficulty picturing themselves doing the same.

"Transformations "

Copy, modify, adapt, enhance, share, critique, adore and contextualise. Do it all! Do it with your colleagues, your friends, or alone but get involved! Together we can overcome the challenges our complex and diverse country presents.

"FHSST Guide to Learning FHSST Volunteers We wrote a short guide to help learners get organised about their notes, studying and what to do in class because we found out that many weren't receiving any study advice. This guide has very simple ideas that can be implemented at almost any grade level. "

links to everything educational - seems like it anyway. Very extensive web resource

Intro To Aviation This introduction to aviation encampment is for high school students aged 13 to 18. It is a two day event that includes basic ground schools, several flights in a glider and instruction in an LSA powered aircraft. Ground schools include the basic of flying, aviation safety and professional opportunities in aviation and aerospace.

" Periodic Table and the Elements Periodic Table Drawing Now we're getting to the heart and soul of the way your universe works."