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COVER PAGE Exploring mathematics in our school environment A Math Trail Project by: Mrs.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Cover Page Table of Contents Introduction School Map School Restroom

INTRODUCTION Our Math Trail Project demonstrates that math exists in our everyday environment. Our

SCHOOL MAP (enter here) We created and solved math word problems at the school

SCHOOL RESTROOM Suppose it takes 15 minutes for 100 students to wash their hands

FLAGPOLE Stand next to the flagpole on a sunny day, and measure the length

$FLAGPOLE Solution: Make a fraction with the numerator being your height and the denominator$

BASKETBALL COURT If the center of the free-throw line is 20 feet from the

CONCLUSION Our group explored Lincoln High School and created 4 math word problems that

Do Now: Finish writing your essay (2 pages minimum) Introduction, 3 middle paragraphs, Conclusion

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TO DO TODAY: 1. Create a cover page (title page) • What is the name of your group project? 2. Write an Introduction Paragraph • What is your project about? • What will you be doing? 3. Table of Contents • What are the titles of each of your word problems? 4. Map out your Math Trail • Mark the locations and the route on your school map 5. Travel your math trail (10 mins max) • Take pictures at each site, demonstrating the word problem • Turn in your cover page, introduction paragraph, 1. table of contents, word problems and map at the end of class.

COVER PAGE Exploring mathematics in our school environment A Math Trail Project by: Mrs. Bega, Mr. Pickles and Charlie

TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Cover Page Table of Contents Introduction School Map School Restroom Flagpole Basketball Court Conclusion Page 1 3 4 5 -6 7 -8 9 -10 11

INTRODUCTION Our Math Trail Project demonstrates that math exists in our everyday environment. Our group explored Lincoln High School and created 3 math word problems that relate to the school environment. We created and solved math word problems at the school cafeteria, flagpole, and basketball court.

SCHOOL MAP (enter here) We created and solved math word problems at the school cafeteria, flagpole, and basketball court.

SCHOOL RESTROOM Suppose it takes 15 minutes for 100 students to wash their hands before lunch at these sinks. How long would it take if you added three more sinks? How long would it take for 200 students to wash their hands at three sinks?

SCHOOL RESTROOM Solution: (enter here)

FLAGPOLE Stand next to the flagpole on a sunny day, and measure the length of your shadow, and the length of the flagpole’s shadow. Find the height of the flagpole.

$FLAGPOLE Solution: Make a fraction with the numerator being your height and the denominator$

FLAGPOLE Solution: Make a fraction with the numerator being your height and the denominator being the length of your shadow. Multiply by the length of the flagpole’s shadow.

BASKETBALL COURT If the center of the free-throw line is 20 feet from the basketball pole, and the circle is 8 feet across, how far it is from one of ends of the free-throw line to the basketball pole?

BASKETBALL COURT Solution: (enter here)

CONCLUSION Our group explored Lincoln High School and created 4 math word problems that relate to the school environment. We learned that….

Do Now: Finish writing your essay (2 pages minimum) Introduction, 3 middle paragraphs, Conclusion Turn in at the end of class: ENTIRE ESSAY (FINISHED) Tomorrow: We will type the essays in class. Final essay: due Friday Points: 50 points

USING THE COMPUTERS Login Username: Student Writing your essay Open Microsoft Word. Type your essay and save to the DESKTOP Saving Your Files You must save your files online. If you keep the files on the desktop, they will be deleted when you shut down the computer. 1. Go to your email account 2. Send an email to yourself. Attach the file you are saving.