Pondering Pennies
Learning Targets:
- I will be able to identify the probability of raising x amount of dollars in y amount of time with z amount of people participating by calculating, converting, and solving various math equations using pennies as the measurement.
Procedure: *this can be implemented in math at a variety of levels simply use pennies as your means of measurement below are some examples of how.
- If someone offered you a choice between a ton of pennies and five miles of pennies lined up with touching edges, which would you take if you wanted the most money?
- Based upon your knowledge of a pennies surface area and the volume of a gallon milk jug. How many pennies could fit into a milk jug?
- How many pennies would it take to create a mile? Convert and compare various measurements using pennies as your main measurement tool.
- What is the probability of your school collecting a mile of pennies if each student contributed X amount of pennies?
CHALLENGE: RAISE 3 MILES OF PENNIES IN YOUR SCHOOL! HAVE A CLASS CALCULATE AND KEEP TRACK – YOU WILL RAISE: $2534.00.