Math can tell you something interesting about everything you do … whether it's eating, traveling or simply growing taller. You can try out these cool activities at home - or wherever you go.
| Tall Order |
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Measure yourself each month to track how much you are growing. |
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Do you think you'll grow the same amount each month? Why or why not? |
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Make a graph or chart that shows the day you measure yourself and how many inches you've grown. |
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| You've Been Served |
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Look at the label of your favorite foods or drinks. Use a measuring cup to see what one serving size really looks like. |
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Compare the amount of one serving to how much you usually eat or drink. |
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| Timed Travel |
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Use a clock or watch to determine how long it takes to get to school, to your favorite restaurant and other places. |
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| Can You Take the Heat? |
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Read the oven cooking directions for the foods in your freezer. |
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Find the food that requires the highest temperature to heat it. |
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Why do you think that some foods need higher temperatures to heat them than other foods? |
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| Fast Breaks |
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While you are watching your favorite show, time the length of each commercial break. |
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Calculate the actual length of the television show without the commercials. |
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| Money Measurement |
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Estimate how many one-dollar bills it would take to cover your kitchen floor. |