Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Real World Math Problem for Huskies for break!


As we continue to explore the IBMYP, our questions become bigger and more relevant for our students. So today I pose this STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and Physical Education question to the MEH community (or DC community at large).

If a metropolitan city, like DC, were to get 20 inches of snow in less than 24 hours, what would be the best way to remove it given that the temperature stays close to or below freezing?

Things to remember and think about:
Parking lots are limited
Equipment
A lot of people park on the street - what happens to them?
How much snow can you move in an hour?
What will be your equipment of choice?

Happy thinking! Have a great break Huskies!