When Shall We Meet? The Story of Two Bikers

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Author: Katie Fowler and Peter Turner
School District: Clarkson University
Subject: Algebra: Distance = Rate x Time
Grade Range: 4-5
Duration/Time Required:

  • Number of days: 1 (but can be adapted and extended)
  • Length of period: 40 minutes

Standard:

  • Content - Algebra (primary), Number Sense & Operations, Measurement
  • Process - Problem Solving

Objective: To explore the mathematics of simple motion using patterns, computation and visual aids. Students will analyze the notion of rates and of distance as related to time and speed, develop the mathematical relationship, and use the model to predict when two bikers will meet on a course. Students will also consider the notion of position.