MATH FUN AT HOME

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

Can you think of other ways that you can use math in your everyday life?