Act 1
Will the baby be a boy or girl?
Write down a guess.
Note: This lesson is based on a fun myth that a baby’s gender can be determined by their heart rate. Consider sharing with students that this isn’t scientifically accurate but instead a fun way for expecting parents to anticipate their new baby.
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. Write an inequality to describe the conditions needed for a girl.
6. Write an inequality to describe the conditions needed for a boy.
7. What would happen if the baby had a heartbeat of exactly 140 beats per minute?
Standards
Common Core
6.RP.A.3 - Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems, e.g., by reasoning about tables of equivalent ratios, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, or equations.
TEKS
6.4(H) - convert units within a measurement system, including the use of proportions and unit rates