Study a map of the zoo and find the shortest path to see all the exhibits
Density - return from your zoo visit with an example of high density housing - that is number of critters per unit area, low density and something in between. In your examples make an estimate of the size of the enclosure, and provide a count of living creatures observed.
Proportions: Observe the height of several animals what is the ratio of their neck length to total height (when head is up)
Rate: Take a stopwatch with you to the zoo. Observe and record how much time your group spends per exhibit. If there's a constant flow of visitors spending the same amount of time as you recorded for your group, how many people see the giraffes/bears/penguins each day?
Please add your ideas - Math topic and an approach you might take with your students.
Density - return from your zoo visit with an example of high density housing - that is number of critters per unit area, low density and something in between. In your examples make an estimate of the size of the enclosure, and provide a count of living creatures observed.
Proportions: Observe the height of several animals what is the ratio of their neck length to total height (when head is up)
Rate: Take a stopwatch with you to the zoo. Observe and record how much time your group spends per exhibit. If there's a constant flow of visitors spending the same amount of time as you recorded for your group, how many people see the giraffes/bears/penguins each day?
Please add your ideas - Math topic and an approach you might take with your students.
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