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Practical Uses of Math and Science

A collection of brief examples showing how math and science
topics taught in K-12 classes can be used in interesting settings,
including every day life.

 

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    Contouring and Topo Maps

    Twice during college I was taught to do hand contouring. One time in a meteorology class where the class was drawing isobars and isotherms on a weather map. One time in a geology class where we were drawing the topographical contours on an elevation map. I really enjoyed those exercises, but both times I remember thinking, "This is elementary school level."

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The PUMAS examples are aimed primarily at helping pre-college teachers enrich their

presentation of topics in math and science.

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