Math Links for Week Ending Jul. 31st, 2020

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It's not too late to apply to the AFEMO/OAME Elementary Curriculum Project. We are looking for writers and other positions for curriculum resources and webinars for the new curriculum for grades 1-8. The deadline for applications is August 4th. So don't delay.

Curriculum Tags: All

https://twitter.com/OAMEcounts/status/1287173098547154950

OAME & AFEMO are happy to announce the elem math curriculum resource project. The project will involve producing resources to support implementation of elementary curriculum. Link to applications to participate: https://t.co/a4AkNWt9gVhttps://t.co/ZoIGKH8g0D pic.twitter.com/4eA8TT5X59

— OAME/AOEM (@OAMEcounts) July 25, 2020

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There is a wealth of C19 data on the Interwebs. But finding one that houses all kinds of interactives, reports, articles and downloadable data sets for most counties is particularly useful. That's what you get with Our World in Data.  And of course, there is all kinds of data on other subjects too.

Curriculum Tags: MDM4U

https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus

Because my wife and daughters are avid fans of @RuPaulsDragRace,and so by default, so do I (don't get me started on who should have won on the last season). And so my daughter pointed out this analysis of the lip sync battles from @GaytaScience today and I was pleasantly surprised that there is a whole host of other posts about using data science techniques to gain insight about LGBTQ+ experiences. So be sure to check those out.

Curriculum Tag: MDM4U

https://www.gaytascience.com/lip-sync-for-your-life/

A couple of interactives from @DPScher made with WebSketchpad. One on adding fractions on a number line, then another on adding and subtracting fractions on a number line. Both include a video tutorial on how to use them. 

Curriculum Tags: Gr7, Gr8

http://www.sineofthetimes.org/adding-fractions-on-a-number-line/

http://www.sineofthetimes.org/adding-and-subtracting-fractions-on-a-number-line/

Video Links

This is an old TED talk but it's new to me about using data analysis and machine learning to analyze NBA players. 

Curriculum Tags: MDM4U

https://www.ted.com/talks/rajiv_maheswaran_the_math_behind_basketball_s_wildest_moves

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The @BuildMathMinds 2020 Virtual Summit is free and it's this week. More than 20 speakers over the three days including Canadians @MarkChubb3, @Dr_Costello & @GCouros. Make sure you sign up. 

Curriculum Tags: All

https://buildmathminds.com/virtual-math-summit