Grade 7
Virginia Math Standard: 7.CE.2
The student will solve problems, including those in context, involving proportional relationships.
The Heaviest Pumpkin
How heavy is the world’s heaviest pumpkin when measured in Mr. Byrds?
An Olympic Sized Pool and Jet Fuel (Episode 3)
How many times could you fill up a jet plane using the fuel that would fit in an olympic-sized pool?
An Olympic Sized Pool and Lots of Pasta (Episode 2)
How many pounds of pasta could you cook using the water in an olympic-sized pool?
An Olympic Sized Pool and 2 Liter Bottles (Episode 1)
How many 2 liter bottles could you fill up using the water in an olympic-sized pool?
Mow A Lawn
How long would it take to mow a very large lawn with a push-mower?
What Does it Cost to Fill a Car with Other Liquids
Is gas actually that expensive? What if we filled a car up with… orange juice?
Percents and Credit Cards
Let’s buy something expensive with a credit card and then make only the minumum payments!
A Nutrition-Based Math Project
Let’s create a parody ad attacking a surprisingly calorie-rich meal.