Camp Earth Bound: Problem Solving and Finding for Fun

Abstract:

Students will work together in small groups of four to six students to solve the following word problems. Their solutions will require them to practice interview techniques and create a database and/or spreadsheet of their results. This information will be the basis of the answers to the following eight word problems. Skills such as area, cost, calorie count, ratio, percentage and scale, as well as persuasive writing will be applied.

Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Collection:

LEARN NC Lesson Plans