Field Trip Time


I love this time of the year. I start planning the Pre-calculus trip to Six Flags New England for math day. I don't know who gets more excited, my students or me. I am making a few new activities for this year and of course Six Flags helps by sending out a booklet with a variety of math activities to do at the park. Can't wait for May 14, 2010.

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Kerryn C said…
I was really excited about going but I have a tennis match that day!
March 15, 2010 at 8:21 AM
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March 23, 2010 at 7:53 AM
Olivia said…
This year's trip is oing to be a blast! I hope I don't vomit again.
September 11, 2012 at 1:22 PM
Anonymous said…
I hope the calc field trip is as fun as last year! I know these hopes are well placed though! It can't not be fun!
September 16, 2012 at 2:12 PM
Olivia said…
I'm going to go on Bizarro this year!
September 20, 2012 at 9:41 PM
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