Webquests List - Math Goodies

The Grand Slam Geometry Web Quest

Introduction Welcome to The Grand Slam Geometry Quest, where your love for baseball and adventure in mathematics will hit a home run! Today, you’re not just a spectator; you’re the star player in a quest that will take you through the twists and turns of a baseball stadium – all while unlocking the secrets of […]

Entrepreneurship Expedition Web Quest

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey where you’ll explore the thrilling world of entrepreneurship while sharpening your math skills? Get ready to unleash your inner business mogul and dive into a world of numbers, creativity, and innovation! Objective Your mission is to become a successful entrepreneur by mastering the basics of business […]

Pi Day Celebration

Introduction Pi Day is an annual celebration observed on March 14th (3/14 in the month/day date format), representing the first three digits of the mathematical constant π (pi), which is approximately equal to 3.14159. Pi Day celebrates the significance of π, a fundamental mathematical constant that represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its […]

Percent in Daily Life

Introduction Percent is a part of our daily lives. Whether you are shopping, working, or interested in sports, you have used percentages. You have been selected to explore how percent is used in people’s daily lives, and to give examples of how it is used in yours. The Task You will explore some online resources for […]

Number Theory

Introduction Number theory is an exciting area of mathematics, with many practical applications. Some day, you may need to use factors to help you build a yard with a specific area, or use multiples to solve a scheduling problem at work. Many topics from elementary number theory are covered on Math Goodies. You have been […]

Mathematics and the Summer Olympics

Introduction The Summer Olympic Games are an international multi-sport event. which are held every four years. Medals are awarded in each event, with gold medals for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, The modern Olympic games started in 1894. The first edition of the games was held in Athens in 1896 and […]

Mathematics and Sports

Introduction Most people are familiar with sports rules and terminology; however, they are not always aware of the important role that math plays in sports. A myriad of data on players, teams, divisions and leagues is provided by the media and the sports world. You have been selected to explore the numerous connections between math […]

Mathematics and Climate

Introduction Scientists use mathematics to better understand oceans, the atmosphere and polar ice caps. We invite you to explore the web to answer the questions to learn about math and climate: How long will summer Arctic sea ice survive? Are hurricanes getting more intense? How much will sea level rise as ice sheets melt? How […]

Integers and Science

Exploring Integers and Scientific Facts Introduction There are many connections between integers and science. The boiling and freezing point of liquids, the melting and freezing points of solids, and the temperature of planets, are all expressed as integers. You have been selected to explore these connections. The Task To prepare for these explorations, you will […]

Exponents and Scientific Notation

Exploring Math and Science Introduction The exciting connections between mathematics and science are endless. Scientists from many fields use mathematics to express relationships and to measure the size and distance of objects. You have been selected to explore some of these connections. The Task To prepare for these explorations, you will need to review some […]