Splash of Math - SeaWorld Classroom Activity

This resource allows students to assume the role of an ethologist provide 4 activities that challenge students to apply mathematics to solve complex real-life problems:
  • Activity A: Watch the Whales - Determine average speed, distance, and percentage of time at the surface of gray whales.
  • Activity B: Time Tally - From observations of a dolphin determine total time and percentage of time of certain behaviors.
  • Activity C: Deep Divers - Determine average dive depth, diving time, and surface time of an elephant seal.
  • Activity D: Breaches of the Humpback - Graph data and make a prediction from the graph. In this activity, the students will practice problem solving skills to solve complex real-life problems.
Resource ID#: 27401 Type: Worksheet
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Basic Calculators, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Keywords: mean, percentages, graphing, trends, data analysis, average
Instructional Component Type(s): Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task
Resource Collection: General Collection

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