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This assortment of mathematical games can be played while traveling. Suggestions include: estimate time until arrival and use a watch to track it; talk about turns and directions; count traffic signs and discuss their shapes and frequency; compare distances; play "I Spy"; multiply numbers by a factor. These kinds of activities can help improve number sense, and can cultivate curiosity, understanding and problem solving.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- free per student
- Ages 4 - 14
- Activity, Field Trip
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Optional: watch to track time
- Optional: calculator to keep in your car or bag
Subjects
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Mathematics
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Measurement
- Rate
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Number and Operations
- Multiples and Factors
- Operations
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Measurement
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Games
- Transportation
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Source Collection
- Science After School Consumer's Guide
Rights:
- All rights reserved, The Regents of the University of California, 2003