I am continuously looking for ways to connect math learning meaningful and connected to the outside world. Here are a few resources that I have found along the way:
Real World Math – This site offers ideas for incorporating Google Earth into the math curriculum.
mathalicious – This site strives to provide real-world connections in all areas of math learning
Yummy Math – This site offers various ideas, organized by math strands
Radical Math – A resource to integrate social justice issues into the math classroom
Bowland Maths – A good resource for real world assessment tasks