Core Skills Analysis
Math
- Calculating currency exchange rates while in Jamaica.
- Measuring distances and time taken for travel within Jamaica.
- Budgeting for activities and souvenirs during the trip.
- Using concepts of percentages when calculating tips in restaurants.
Tips
For continued development after the trip to Jamaica, the student can practice math by creating a travel budget for future trips, exploring geometric shapes in Jamaican architecture or natural landscapes, analyzing climate data and temperatures in different areas of Jamaica, and researching historical mathematical contributions from the region.
Book Recommendations
- Jamaica Tag-Along by Juanita Havill: A story about a girl's adventures in Jamaica, showcasing the culture and geography of the island.
- Traveling in Jamaica with Kids by Lee McCarthy: A guidebook filled with kid-friendly activities and insights for traveling families in Jamaica.
- Math Adventures in the Caribbean by Erica Douglas: A math workbook that combines arithmetic exercises with fun facts about the Caribbean islands, including Jamaica.