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Real-Life Math | Zoo Keeper, Hoofstock Instructional VideoReal-Life Math | Zoo Keeper, Hoofstock Instructional Video
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3rd - 8th
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Real-Life Math | Zoo Keeper, Hoofstock

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Zoos are a great place to learn about math (and see cute animals, too). Part of a larger Real-Life Math series, an informative video, which has a zookeeper describe math in her job, sets the stage for the lesson. Learners answer questions about the amount of worming treatment needed for zebras of given weights.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

zoology, unit conversions, the metric system

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Visit a local zoo and see how zookeepers use math

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should be familiar with both customary and metric units
  • Resource suggests using calculators when computing with decimals

Pros

  • Lists questions to use at various stages of the activity
  • Provides a pacing guide to keep the lesson on track

Cons

  • Worksheet only has two problems to consider

Common Core

6.RP.A.3.d

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