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		Ten Apples Up on Top
Introduction	Task		Process	Resources	Evaluation	Conclusion	Notes

A Math Quest based on the book,

Ten Apples Up on Top, by Theo LeSieg

By: Kari VandenHeuvel and Lisa Mongin

Coleman, Wisconsin School District

Introduction

Greetings from Theo LeSieg! Remember me? I wrote the book Ten Apples Up On Top. Dr. Seuss, a great friend of mine has asked me for help. As you know I write great books about math and counting. Lately Dr. Seuss and I have been running into some problems trying to write a new math book for kids. We were hoping you could help us out. We will be visiting your school and would love to hear about your favorite subject, MATH! We might use your ideas to help teach other children about math. Who knows, you might even become a famous author someday! See you soon!

Sincerely,

Theo LeSieg

Task

Theo Lesieg is in need of your help. He has asked you to assist him in writing a new Dr. Seuss math book. While helping Theo with his problem, you will have to complete the following tasks:

Explore many fun math web sites by clicking on the ten apples below.

Complete the "Ten Apples Up On Top" recording sheet for each apple.

Create a 10-page slideshow with a partner or small group that presents your favorite math activities to show Dr. Seuss and Theo LeSieg.

Process and Resources

You must explore all ten of the math apples by clicking on each of the pictures below.

Each student must print a "Ten Apples Up On Top" recording sheet for each apple and use this sheet to record interesting facts about the math sites. Printing instructions are given on each apple page.

After exploring all ten apples and filling in your apple research log, you and a partner or small group should work together to make a ten-page slideshow presenting your favorite math ideas to Dr. Seuss and Theo.

Evaluation

Your evaluation will be based on the following rubrics. Click on the apple to view the rubric.

Conclusion

Farewell from Theo LeSieg! Thanks to you and your awesome teamwork, I believe Dr. Seuss and myself will be able to write a wonderful new book that will help many children learn fun things about math. We will be sure to credit you and your school for your super efforts.

Your Friend,

Theo LeSieg

Teacher Notes

Helpful Web Sites
	MathNerds-Free Help! Ask Dr. Math-Get the answers!
	Learning With Dr. Seuss Celebrate Dr. Seuss Seussville
	ABC Teach ALFY Hoot's Addition and Subtraction Fun Math Lessons! FunBrain Dositey
	Wisconsin State Standards Addressed

``I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life's realities.''

-Dr. Seuss

Any questions or concerns feel free to e-mail us!

Lisa Mongin

Kari VandenHeuvel

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