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Challenge #2  Zoo, Anytown USA

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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.
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    I am a UTeach graduate , and headed the math department at ACE Academy in Austin TX from 2007 to 2012

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