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Digital Activity Kit

Developed to help you use the appeal of the CYBERCHASE TV series to capture kidsÕ interest, these activities help you explore with kids the many links between math and sports.

Activity 1: Jimaya Toss Episode: Jimaya Jam
For the Facilitator (PDF) [315K] For Kids (PDF) [479K]	NCTM Topic: Representation Math Topic: Representation
Kids explore ways to use diagrams to plan game strategies.
Activity 2: Play Slugball! Episode: Chaos as Usual
For the Facilitator (PDF) [380K] For Kids (PDF) [182K]	NCTM Topic: Data Analysis & Probability Math Topic: Data Collection
Kids collect and use data in a game of "Slugball", an indoor ball game, to predict what a player is likely to do next.
Activity 3: Top Flight Episode: A Perfect Score
For the Facilitator (PDF) [490K] For Kids (PDF) [377K]	NCTM Topic: Number & Operations Math Topic: Number & Operations
Kids use numbers to judge paper gliders in flight and choose a winner.
Activity 4: Play the CyberOlympic Card Game Episode: Team Spirit
For the Facilitator (PDF) [321K] For Kids (PDF) [272K]	NCTM Topic: Number & Operations Math Topic: Number & Operations
Kids play a card game in which they use the past scores of cyber-characters to put together the winning lineup.
Activity 5: Penguin Hockey Episode: Penguin Tears
For the Facilitator (PDF) [309K] For Kids (PDF) [86K]	NCTM Topic: Geometry Math Topic: Geometry
Kids score points in a game of "Penguin Hockey" using the simple bouncing rule, "angle-in-equals-angle-out."

Math & Sports Workshop Certificate (PDF) [92K]
This certificate is a perfect way to congratulate kids for completing the activities in the Math & Sports Activity Kit.