Top off your hot dogs with a little math. Learners view a video on a hot dog eating contest, and then answer questions using estimation. Using a table of hypothetical data, they create algebraic expressions to represent the situation.

Concepts

patterns, linear modeling, quadratic applications, algebraic expressions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the resource as an extra credit assignment

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should have experience with linear and quadratic situations
• Scholars must be able to write algebraic expressions representing patterns

Pros

• Includes some teacher notes throughout the activity
• Provides an embedded video introducing the situation

Cons

• Lacks the structure of a lesson

Common Core

8.F.A.3 8.F.B.4 HSF-BF.A.2 HSF-LE.B.5