- A Day at the Amusement Park from successlink.org grades 3-8
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- Grade:
- 6-8
- Class Size:
- N/A
- Prep Time:
- 30 minutes to an hour
- Duration:
- Single Class Session
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- Subjects:
- Math
Lesson Plan
Materials:
- the Student Prompt, the Response Sheets, and the Scoring Guide
Summary:
Students plan a family trip to a local amusement park. The budget is set and the prices are known. What choices will be made to fit the budget?
Goals
- Students will identify problems and define their scope and elements and evaluate the processes used in recognizing and solving problems
Lesson Instructions
Present students with the Performance Task Packet and make sure they understand what they are to do. Go over the scoring guide so they know how the written product will be assessed. Prices are based on rates from the St. Louis Six Flags park, www.sixflags.com/stlouis/pricing. You can use any park's pricing for this lesson. Just change your travel allowances and budget.
Extensions
Assessment
Use scoring guide as an assessment