Objective
By the end of this lesson, Mason will be able to apply addition and subtraction skills to plan a long distance road trip across Australia.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Pencil
- Map of Australia
- Calculator (optional)
No prior knowledge required, just bring your enthusiasm for math and road trips!
Activities
- Activity 1: Plan Your Route
Mason, use the map of Australia to plan a road trip from Sydney to Perth. Calculate the total distance between the two cities. - Activity 2: Gasoline Math
Imagine your car can travel 100 miles on a full tank. Calculate how many times you need to refuel during the trip. - Activity 3: Budgeting Fun
Research the average cost of gas in Australia. Calculate how much money you need for the entire road trip.
Talking Points
- Route Planning: "Let's find the distance between Sydney and Perth on the map. This will help us understand how far our road trip will be."
- Gasoline Math: "If our car can travel 100 miles on a full tank, how many times will we need to stop for gas during our trip?"
- Budgeting Fun: "We need to calculate the total cost of gas for our trip. This will help us plan our budget effectively."