Take a look at what you’ll find inside this math project:
TASK #1: THIS JUST IN! NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
A few months ago, some lost sailors discovered Dinosaur Island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. It had never been discovered before! Write an article for the local newspaper about the discovery.
This activity is intended as an “activation” activity to get students excited about this math project!
TASK#2: DINOSAUR ENCLOSURES
Since the dinosaurs were discovered, the island has been full of tourists and the dinosaurs’ home is being threatened. You will be building a sanctuary and dinosaur park to protect these beautiful creatures.
Skills: perimeter, area, multi-digit addition and multiplication
TASK #3: LET’S BUILD
Now that we have the layout of the pens made, it’s time to gather the building supplies.
Skills: money, multi-digit addition and multiplication
TASK#4: OPENING WEEKEND
Months have passed and the dinosaur park is ready to open! It’s going to be a busy weekend! Let’s work with ticket prices and revenue.
Skills: money, multi-digit multiplication and addition
TASK#5: CONCESSION STAND
Food stands are set up around the park. Let’s see what was sold this weekend at the Dino Burger Stand.
Skills: graphing and data interpretation, multi-digit multiplication
TASK #6: ALL ABOARD!
The Dino Train is one of the most exciting parts of the park. This train travels through the park, allowing visitors to get an up close view of the dinosaurs!
Skills: problem-solving, multi-digit operations
TASK #7: FUN FACTS
As the train drives around the park, there is a tour guide who tells the passengers all about the park and the dinosaurs. Let’s see what she has to say!
Skills: problem-solving, multi-digit operations
TASK #8: PARK PROBLEMS
Solving problems is part of any business or event, and Dinosaur Island is no exception!
Skills: problem-solving, multi-digit operations
TASK #9: SPECIALTY PACKAGES
You also offer a variety of specialty packages at the park. Let’s take a look at the different things that are offered and work with the revenue earned from each one.
Skills: money, multi-digit multiplication and addition
TASK #10: EMERGENCY!
Oh no! You thought this could never happen, but a t-rex has escaped its pen. You must get everyone to safety – fast!
Skills: problem-solving, multi-digit multiplication and subtraction
TASK #11: FEEDING TIME
Feeding time at the dinosaur park is a big job! Complete the chart to show the total amount of food eaten each day by the dinosaurs.
Skills: problem-solving, multi-digit multiplication
TASK #12: FIELD TRIP DAY
Field trip day at Dinosaur Island is a day reserved for school classes to come and tour the island! In this activity we will take a look at the morning and afternoon field trip groups.
Skills: problem-solving, multi-digit multiplication and addition
TASK #13: ONE YEAR LATER…
When you began creating the park at Dinosaur Island, you had big goals and dreams. Let’s check in to see how the first year went.
Skills: problem-solving, multi-digit multiplication and addition
ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED TO MAKE SELF-CHECKING SIMPLE.
