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
6.4(C)
give examples of rates as the comparison of two quantities describing the same attribute.
6.4(C)
give examples of rates as the comparison of two quantities describing the same attribute.
6.4(H)
convert units within a measurement system, including the use of proportions and unit rates.
convert units within a measurement system, including the use of proportions and unit rates.
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