What is Bedtime Math?
Bedtime Math’s mission is simple: to make nightly math as common and beloved as the bedtime story. In March 2014 they launch their nationwide free after-school math club, Crazy 8's, and founder Laura Overdeck's second book, Bedtime Math 2: This Time It’s Personal. To learn more, visit bedtimemath.org.
The Big Idea
You’re building a stuffed-animal zip line by holding a cord against the wall, hooking a cute stuffed animal onto it, then letting the animal slide down as you time it.
Target Grades: 3-5
Subject Area: Mathematics, Physical Science
Time required: 30-40 minutes
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