1. Teacher Guide This lesson is designed to teach kids to ask a critical thinking question that you can’t just put into a search box to solve. To do that, we encourage them with smaller questions that search can help them answer. Make sure that you read the notes for each slide: they not only give you teaching tips but also provide answers and hints so you can help the kids if they are having trouble. Remember, you can always send feedback to the Bing in the Classroom team at BingInTheClassroom@Microsoft.com. You can learn more about the program at bing.com/classroom and follow the daily lessons on the Microsoft Educator Network. BingInTheClassroom@Microsoft.combing.com/classroomMicrosoft Educator Network Want to extend today’s lesson? Consider using Skype in the Classroom to arrange for your class to chat with another class in today’s location, take a Skype lesson on today’s topic, or invite a guest speaker to expand on today’s subject. And if you are using Windows 8, the panoramas in the MSN Travel App are great teaching tools. We have thousands of other education apps available on Windows here. Skype in the Classroom another class take a Skype lesson invite a guest speaker MSN Travel App here Ja'Dell Davis is a Los Angeles native who currently divides her time between New York City and Madison, Wisconsin. She is currently a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, pursing a PhD in Sociology. Ja’Dell previously taught high school in Philadelphia public schools, and implemented college access and academic enrichment programming in Chester, Pennsylvania and New York City in Manhattan’s Lower East Side neighborhood. Ja’Dell received her B.A. from Swarthmore College with a special major in History and Educational Studies, and a minor in Black Studies. She completed her M.S.Ed in Secondary School Education at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to her studies and work in the education field, Ja’Dell is a dancer, musician, avid people watcher, and Scrabble enthusiast. This lesson is designed to teach the Common Core State Standard: Geometry and Reading: Informational Text CCSS.Math.Content.7.G.B.4Know the formulas for the area and circumference of a circle and use them to solve problems; give an informal derivation of the relationship between the circumference and area of a circle. CCSS.Math.Content.7.G.B.6Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right prisms. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.4Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.

2. © Matthew Kuhns/Tandem Stills + Motion Which math and science concepts are represented in the physical structure and regular operation of a Ferris wheel? © Martin Puddy/Getty Images

3. The Marina Bay district in Singapore is a mixed-use area, combining commercial, entertainment, and residential developments. And thanks to some of the wholly original attractions, it’s become a must-see for visitors. The three towers on the left are the Marina Bay Sands, a Vegas-style casino resort with a “sky terrace” connecting all three structures at the top. And if that view isn’t enough, the Singapore Flyer is currently the world’s tallest Ferris wheel, offering another chance to take in the sights and scenes of this city of superlatives. Which math and science concepts are represented in the physical structure and regular operation of a Ferris wheel?

4. 1 Video Search/Thi nking Find a video of a Ferris wheel operating. What are its distinctive movements and features? 2 Web Search What is “velocity”? How does it compare with “angular velocity”? How do these concepts relate to the Ferris wheel? 3 Web Search What is “centripetal force”? How does this concept relate to the Ferris wheel? 4 Web Search What does “radius” and “diameter” have to do with the Ferris wheel? 5 Web Search What does the concept of “circumference” have to do with the Ferris wheel? Which math and science concepts are represented in the physical structure and regular operation of a Ferris wheel?

5. 5 Minutes Which math and science concepts are represented in the physical structure and regular operation of a Ferris wheel?

6. 1 Video Search/Thi nking Find a video of a Ferris wheel operating. What are its distinctive movements and features? 2 Web Search What is “velocity”? How does it compare with “angular velocity”? How do these concepts relate to the Ferris wheel? 3 Web Search What is “centripetal force”? How does this concept relate to the Ferris wheel? 4 Web Search What does “radius” and “diameter” have to do with the Ferris wheel? 5 Web Search What does the concept of “circumference” have to do with the Ferris wheel? Which math and science concepts are represented in the physical structure and regular operation of a Ferris wheel?

7. 1 Video Search/Thi nking Find a video of a Ferris wheel operating. What are its distinctive movements and features? Which math and science concepts are represented in the physical structure and regular operation of a Ferris wheel?

8. 2 Web Search What is “velocity”? How does it compare with “angular velocity”? How do these concepts relate to the Ferris wheel? Which math and science concepts are represented in the physical structure and regular operation of a Ferris wheel?

9. 3 Web Search What is “centripetal force”? How does this concept relate to the Ferris wheel? Which math and science concepts are represented in the physical structure and regular operation of a Ferris wheel?

10. 4 Web Search What does “radius” and “diameter” have to do with the Ferris wheel? Which math and science concepts are represented in the physical structure and regular operation of a Ferris wheel?

11. 5 Web Search What does the concept of “circumference” have to do with the Ferris wheel? Which math and science concepts are represented in the physical structure and regular operation of a Ferris wheel?