New Year Celebrations and Energy: Math Task Cards – Student

Summary

Seven task card scenarios challenge students to calculate energy use, convert between units, and compare power and efficiency using familiar New Year celebrations from around the world. Each card pairs a real-world context (fireworks, sparklers, holiday lights, bonfires) with scaffolded math problems at varying difficulty levels. Formatted for flexible use: stations, small groups, or individual practice. Designed for middle school physical science with integrated math skills.