Space Math: Estimating the Speed of a Tsunami

Students use real-world data from the 2011 Pacific Ocean earthquake and tsunami to estimate the speed of the tsunami as it crossed the Pacific Ocean. Students will also need to work through the issue of time zones and the International Date Line.
Resource ID#: 29685 Type: Teaching Idea
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: time arithmetic, time zone, speed, distance, time, unit rate, ratio, real world
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea,  Worksheet, 
Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3)
Resource Collection: General Collection

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