The Great Race

 

Students will construct charts to examine number patterns and use these patterns to generate a graph of the situation. A graphing calculator is optional in this lesson.

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The Great Race

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives: 

Objective:

Students will construct charts to examine number patterns and use these patterns to

generate a graph of the situation.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Understanding
Extension suggestions: 

Extensions & Connections

  • Have students analyze the problem to determine what fractional part of a mile Harry gains on Tortisha each minute.
  • If Tortisha was given a three mile head start and the race was timed for 100 minutes.
  • Could Harry win? Why or why not?
  • Write an original story that utilizes different rates and explain optional ways of reaching the solution.

Helpful Hints

Materials

Per Group

  • The Story of Tortisha and Harry Activity Sheet
  • Dream Track Activity Sheet
  • Graph Paper
  • Graphing Calculator (optional)

References

Contributors: 
Roxann Johnson
Originator: 
Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation