Agriculture is truly a math-based profession! Help the dairy farmer determine the supplies needed to complete his barn. Using given dimensions, learners build equations and use units to determine the correct amount of materials.

Concepts

writing equations, scale drawings, ratios, volume

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• In non-agricultural areas, convert the activity to a more relevant project 
• Create collaborative groups; vary the given dimensions for each group to ensure participation within the team

Classroom Considerations

• Places a strong emphasis on ratios and volume; review if necessary

Pros

• Project intended to motivate and show relevance
• Includes a worked-out key

Cons

• Agricultural understanding may be limited in many areas

Common Core

6.RP.A.3.b 6.RP.A.3.d 7.G.B.6 HSN-Q.A.1 HSN-Q.A.3 HSA-CED.A.2 RST.9-10.1 RST.9-10.2 RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.5 RST.9-10.7 MP1 MP2 MP4 MP6