“The real process of learning should be the process of learning to think through the application of real problems”

-John Dewey-

As a K-12 educator, I use inquiry-based learning and the application of knowledge to the real-world as a central focus of my practice. These are a few of the projects I developed for my students to explore how Math, Science and Engineering impact the world around them.

Through a PROJECT BASED LEARNING unit, students explored the use of the Pythagorean Theorem by working to develop accessibility in the built environment.

The Right to Ramps

Instructional Plan

Students used exponential operations to analyze economics of billionaires and answer the question “Should billionaires exist?” using the evidence from their analysis

The very large numbers of capitalism

Student Project Document

To apply their understanding of Newton’s Laws and friction students went through the design process to develop a new show that maximize friction for a sport or activity

Designing Shoes for Friction

Planning for Design

Virtual lessons have become a pillar of education. In this lesson 8th graders explored different types of functions to see who would win a basketball game between the league MVP’s

Steph vs Giannis: Threes or Dunks?

Desmos Student Activity