Instructions
Welcome to your hiking adventure! As you explore the great outdoors, you can learn about fractions along the way. Complete the activities below to become a hiking fractions expert!
1. Fraction Representation
Look at the drawings below and write the fraction that represents the part shaded in each shape.
2. Real-Life Fractions
Write down what you would bring on a hike divided by fractions:
- Water bottles: I plan to bring __________ water bottles.
- Snacks: I will take __________ (e.g., 2/3 of a chocolate bar).
- Friends: I’m hiking with __________ (e.g., 3/4 of my friends).
3. Hiking Distance
During a hike, you walked a distance of 12 miles. Write down the fraction of the total distance you walked for each section:
- Uphill: I hiked __________ miles and that is __________ of the total distance.
- Downhill: I hiked __________ miles, which is __________ of the total distance.
4. Fun Fraction Story
Write a short story about a hiking adventure that includes at least three fraction-related facts. For example, you could mention how many people went, how much water they took, or the distance they trekked!
5. Fraction Quiz
Answer the following fraction questions:
- What is 1/2 + 1/4? __________
- If you have 3/8 of a pizza and you eat 1/8, how much is left? __________
- What is 1/3 of 12? __________
6. Draw Your Own
Draw a shape and shade in a fraction of it. Next to it, write the fraction you chose.
Fraction: __________