Unit 5, Lesson 8-- Math in Our World: Recycling

Lesson 8-- Math in Our World: Recycling

Introduction

Hello Mathematicians! Today we will practice solving real- world problems.

What do you notice?  What do you wonder?  Jot down your thoughts in your math notebook.

Plastic bag underwater. Sea turtle in water with trash, eating styrofoam cup.

Video

 Interactive

Part 1 Directions:

  • In the interactive below, read each math story.  For each:
    • Retell the story in your own words.
    • Create a bar model to help you solve.
    • Write equations that express the story problem and solution.
    • Write an answer statement.

Part 2 Directions:

  • Open the interactive slide deck below, and make a copy.
  • Use the strategies you have practiced to solve the math problems.

Recycling Math Stories Interactive Slide Deck Links to an external site.

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