Students use estimation skills to calculate distance traveled and then calculate walking rate traveled in MPH.

Middle schoolers work as travel agents to plan an around-the-world trip to all of Hemingway's favorite world locations. They plan an itinerary which includes facets of the trip and record the information in their journals.

For this math worksheet, students solve seven problems using the formula for speed, distance, and time. Students use a table to elicit the system of equations, and solve them using either combining techniques or substitution.

Eighth graders explore the weapons of the Aboriginal people.  In this eight grade math/science lesson, 8th graders collect and analyze data regarding the speed and distance of a dart thrown with an atlatl.  Students choose the...

In this math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that regarding division of 2,3, and 4-digit numbers. Students may view the correct answers.

In this physics review worksheet, students complete 24 matching and problem solving questions pertaining to math code, speed, experiments and variables, slope, and acceleration and average speed.

In this word problem activity, students solve twelve various distance, rate, time word problems.  The solutions are provided.

Students analyze data from the Iditarod race. In this data analysis lesson, students work in pairs to analyze data and answer several questions such as, "what is the difference in the rate of travel" and "how much more prize money does...

Fifth graders complete several activities to learn about earning, budgeting, and saving money. In this saving money lesson plan, 5th graders read a book about saving money and complete a 'Savings and Earnings' worksheet. Students work in...

Students explore kinetic and potential energy. In this energy lesson, students launch toys cars from ramps in order to examine the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy. Students collect data and graph the results.

Students explore the communication methods of truck drivers and  their experiences. In this truck driving instructional activity, students use a website, Twitter, and Podcasts to learn about the job of a truck driver and their...

Eighth graders explore the truck driving profession and ways they use to communicate. In this truck driving lesson, 8th graders visit websites and use Twitter and podcasts to track a trucker's progress travelling through the United...

Young scholars create a travel budget. In this budget lesson, students research vacation destinations. Working independently, young scholars research destinations on the Internet and construct a budget for the vacation.  Resources...

In this planets worksheet, students fill out a chart where they fill in the distance each planet is from the Earth, and how much travel time in years and hours it would take to get there. Students do this for 8 planets.

Students can turn the block area into a travel agency. In this early childhood problem solving lesson, students use creative-thinking and language skills as they design a play environment.

In this word problem worksheet, students solve twelve word problems discussing average speed or rate.  The solutions are provided.

Learners experiment with velocity, ratios, and rates. In this data management lesson, students throw a dart with and without using an atlatl and collect and record various data. Learners construct ratios based on the data and determine...

In this road trip problem, students examine information about road trip and determine the constant rate necessary to travel a predetermined distance.   This one-page instructional activity contains 1 problem.  The answer...

In this inverse variation worksheet, students solve twelve inverse variation problems.  Five of these problems are multiple choice and seven are free-response problems.  this worksheet is designed are preparation for the Math...

Eighth graders work together in groups to discover linear functions. They are giving a situation and they are to recreate it in their groups. They answer questions to complete the lesson.

High schoolers role play being an international travel agent that is planning a trip for a client. The teacher gives specific details associated with the trip. They choose the destination and work out some of the other details. Students...

Students discuss and give examples of Newton's three laws. They then answer questions in reference to Newton's three laws. One example of the questions that students answer is: A water-skier typically uses a 75 foot tow rope. The skier...

Students research various vacation destinations and the costs of travel. In this vacation planning lesson, students obtain information for various purposes, research sites, document their findings, learn about geographical regions, and...

High schoolers practice their geography skills. In this geography lesson, students plan a trip in their state that includes calculating mileage, time, and other costs. High schoolers also submit a written trip itinerary.