New Year Celebrations and Energy: Math Task Cards – Teacher Guide

Summary

Students work through seven task card scenarios connecting energy concepts to New Year celebrations from around the world, including Lunar New Year, Diwali, and Nowruz. Problems cover energy calculation, unit conversion, power vs. energy, and efficiency comparisons using real-world contexts like fireworks, lanterns, and bonfires. The teacher guide includes three flexible implementation formats and a full answer key. Works well for middle and high school physical science or integrated math-science units.