Act 1
1. What fraction is LeBron James of Paul Sturgess? What about the average guy?
2. Write down a guess.
Act 2
3. What information would be useful to figure this out?
4. Write down some questions you have in your head right now.
Act 3
Sequel
5. What would happen if Paul Sturgess was 8 feet tall?
6. What would happen if Paul Sturgess was 4’8″?
Common Core Standards
5.NF.B
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division.
5.NF.B
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division.
TEKS
5.3(J)
represent division of a unit fraction by a whole number and the division of a whole number by a unit fraction such as 1/3 ÷ 7 and 7 ÷ 1/3 using objects and pictorial models, including area models
5.3(J)
represent division of a unit fraction by a whole number and the division of a whole number by a unit fraction such as 1/3 ÷ 7 and 7 ÷ 1/3 using objects and pictorial models, including area models
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