How much time do you have before the pool runs out of water?! Students will use rates and linear equations to find out how long they have before there is no more water left to swim in.
Mathematical Domains: Expressions & Equations, Geometry, Ratios & Proportional Relationships
Standards: Grade Levels 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12: 6.RP.A.1, 6.RP.A.3, 7.EE.B.3, 7.EE.B.4, 8.G.B.7, HSG-SRT.B.5
Topics: rates, similar triangles, volume, creating expressions, solving equations, systems of equations, modeling real world situations
Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Resource: Lesson Plans (Individual), PowerPoint Presentations, PDF, Activities