National Parks Road Trip Math Project
$8.00
Want to encourage your students to see the value of math in everyday life? This math project allows students to apply what they know while making choices about where to travel, what car to drive, and what snacks to pack.
Grades 6-8 | This is a digital only resource.
Published by: Math Geek Mama
Product Description
In this real-world math project, students plan a trip to the national parks of the U.S. of their choice. They will use a scaled map to calculate distance and drive time, choose a car based on fuel economy to calculate the cost of gas, and compare unit rates of their favorite snacks at different stores to prioritize their snack budget.
This is a fun way for 7th or 8th grade students to put their knowledge of proportions, unit rates, and distance formula to work in a way that gives them choice & real life practice.
As an alternative, students can choose one of the 3 set itineraries rather than mapping out their own road trip. This will save time and also make grading easier, as these pages include an answer key.
Math Skills Needed For This Project:
- Finding actual distance on a map using the scale factor
- Calculate travel time given speed and distance (d = rt)
- Calculate unit rates to compare options (miles per gallon & unit prices at the grocery store)
- Calculate with rational numbers
- Stick to a budget (students must ensure they have enough money for gas and snacks)
Included in the download: instructions/tips for teachers; cover page for the project; student handout pages to guide them through all 5 parts of the project; National Parks “Trip Report” summary page for students to record all their final calculations; “About the Parks” pages, where students can share pictures and fun facts about the parks they choose to visit; grading rubric with assigned tasks/points values; blank grading rubric; and answer keys where applicable.
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