How many times bigger?

2023-11-20 09:44:53

How many times bigger?

DSC_3600 Listen to students initial thoughts as they wrestle through what "bigger" means ... length? height? wheel-base? volume?

[table id=10 /]

Act One: What questions come to mind? How many times greater is the big cozy coup than the small cozy coup?
  • Make a guess.
  • Make a guess that you know is probably too low.
  • Make a guess that is probably too high.
Act Two: What additional information would be useful here? (Clicking on any of these images will let you see them larger.)

[table id=9 /]

Act Three: Solutions and teaching hints for members:  CozyCoup-solution.pdf

Sequel: The cozy coup manufacturers are making a giant cozy coupe that is roughly the same proportions as these cars.  List possible dimensions of the giant cozy coupe.

 CCSS: 7.G.1, 7.G.6, 7.RP.3, HSG.MG.A.1, MP1, MP2, MP4

Activity Solutions & Supporting Materials
Share this:
Comments (0)
    Display 1 - 10 Of total 0
    Games with dice
    Time to let students become naturally curiou...
    Time to make your prom clothes ... with Duck Tape
    Larissa Leon, from Texas, in her gorgeous Duc...
    Total lunar eclipse
    On the morning of November 8, 2022, many of us...
    Stacking Jack
    Act One: Check out the video slide show. &nb...
    It sure is cold out ... or is it?
    Students ponder the relationship between pla...
    Ravensburger huge puzzle
     This puzzle is gorgeous and HUGE! Rave...
    When will they collide?
    Show the video to your class. Give students time t...
    Season 12, American Idol
    Let your student study American Idol viewing...
    Which sale would you rather use?
    In this short activity...
    Steve Jobs 1955 - 2011
       "Steve leaves behind a company that ...