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This series provides the foundation for understanding the basics of math. The Standard Deviants explain number lines, mathematic operations, patterns, and measurements. They apply these concepts to practical situations while students learn how to ...Read More
In this episode, The Standard Deviants explore two different kinds of rock. First, they tackle all there is to know about sedimentary rocks. Next, they move on to metamorphic rocks. Part of "The Rockin' World of Geology" series.
The Standard Deviants explore volcanoes and what causes them to erupt. They also discuss lava, pyroclastic materials, and the Ring of Fire. Then, it's time for a discussion on weathering. Part of "The Rockin' World of Geology" series.
In this segment, the Standard Deviants introduce students to the properties of angles, polygons, and circles. Topics covered include angles, triangles, polygons, circles, and volume. Part of the "Fundamental Math" series.
The Standard Deviants prepare students to tackle fractions and decimals. Topics covered include parts of a whole, converting fractions and decimals, equivalent fractions, common denominators, adding and subtracting fractions, and working with deci...Read More
First, the Standard Deviants cover the basics of understanding decimals. Next, they provide guidance on how to handle problems involving the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals. Students will also practice scientific no...Read More
The Standard Deviants provide step-by-step instructions for dividing numbers. They review the terms quotient, remainder, common denominator, and factor. Students will also practice long division. Part of the "Arithmetic" series.
In this segment, the Standard Deviants tackle multiplication. They begin by practicing with small numbers and review the procedures for multiplication. Other topics covered include the distributive property, word problems, and large number multipl...Read More
The Standard Deviants explain the principles for adding and subtracting numbers. They also introduce the rules for estimating numbers and discuss the steps of problem-solving. Part of the "Arithmetic" series.
The primary difference between math functions with whole integers and those with decimals is having to keep up with the decimal point. Examples cover adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals. Explains how to round them off. Standa...Read More
Learning about the structure of the earth can be a "rocky" experience. However, a group of energetic performers, known as The Standard Deviants, do their best to make geological concepts entertaining and fun. Their various skits and presentations ...Read More
Why do some rivers run straight while others twist and bend? What causes ocean waves? What is a glacier made of? Dive in with The Standard Deviants as they discuss the role of water in geology. Part of "The Rockin' World of Geology" series.
The Standard Deviants begin this lesson with a discussion on collecting and organizing information. This discussion prepares students to interpret information through the use of charts, lists, tree diagrams, and graphs. Other topics covered includ...Read More
The Standard Deviants tackle the coordinate plane. Students learn how to plot ordered pairs during a discussion on quadrants and the x- and y-axis. Other topics covered include the midpoint formula, the distance formula, slope, graphing translatio...Read More
The Standard Deviants review the basics of multiplication and division as they guide students through problems involving factoring, exponential notation, and multiple-digit problems. Students also learn how to make sense of order of operations, sq...Read More
Measurement is the assignment of a number to a characteristic of an object or event which can be compared to other objects or events. In this program, the Standard Deviants tackle the concept of measurement. They explore the terms temperature, tim...Read More
The Standard Deviants begin this lesson by reviewing terminology related to fractions. After building on these terms, they explain how to add, subtract, and multiply fractions. Other topics covered include mixed numbers, improper fractions, common...Read More
What is a whole number? What is a number line? The Standard Deviants explore the world of numbers by covering all the basics from the number line to place value. Other topics covered include comparing numbers, rounding numbers, and decimals. Part ...Read More
Ratios and percents are another way of looking at fractions and decimals. But exactly what is a ratio? And what is a percent? Definitions and examples help clarify these operations: finding ratios and converting fractions and decimals into per...Read More
