The Leafy Greens Lesson Plans
Math #7
PROBLEMS AT THE BALLPARK OBJECTIVES: Student will reinforce understanding of logical thinking in problem solving.
- Zach is standing in line to buy tickets to the ball game. There are 4 people in front of him in line. There are 8 people behind him in line. How many people altogether are in line for ball game tickets?
- Three teams are playing baseball. Each team will play each of the other teams just once. How many games will be played?
- Fans are waiting impatiently for the game to start. Will is in the third seat from the aisle. Zach is nearer the aisle than Will and farther away than Kate. Caroline is in the seat next to Chase, who is 3 seats behind Will. Sarah is closer to the aisle than Caroline. In what position is Sarah?
- Jonathan had 1 vanilla, 2 chocolate, and 2 strawberry ice cream cones. How many cones did he have all together? Kate wants 2 cones. She could choose 1 vanilla and 1 chocolate. Name 3 other choices Kate could make.
- What is the name of the shape of the baseball field?
- Use a tape measure to figure the length of your baseball bat, width of your baseball glove, or the width of your school desk. Draw a line on paper to show that measurement. Label the line with feet or inches.
- The ballplayers from the two teams are lined up on the field in a pattern. The first 3 players are in blue uniforms. The next 4 players are in red uniforms. The next 3 players are in blue uniforms. What are the next players?
- Mr. Don at the concession stand lined up some of the sale items by size. The popcorn bags are larger than the candy apples but smaller than the hot dogs. The broccoli bites are smaller than the drinks but larger than the hot dogs. From smallest to largest, how were the items lined up?
TEACHER SUGGESTIONS: Have students measure 18" x 12" poster board and cut out "placemat" to decorate, laminate, and use in the classroom for parent lunch culminating activity, then take home.
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