If Barbie Were Life-Sized

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Author: Meg Clemens
School District: Canton Central
Subject: Ratio and Proportion
Grade Range: 6-8
Duration/Time Required:

  • Number of days: 3
  • Length of period: 40 - 60 minutes

Standard:

  • Content - Measurement
  • Process - Problem Solving

Objective: Teach ratio and proportion by scaling measurements of Barbie to real-life measurements of a 13 year old girl. Examine data to find body measurements that are out of scale. Learn about scaling effects on volume and weight. Ken data and spreadsheet also included for extension to boys’ measurements. Clothing and shoe sizes are included for optional extensions.