Algebra Applications: Dinosaur Footprints
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Algebra Applications: Dinosaur Footprints

Algebra Applications: Dinosaur Footprints

Paleontologists rely on fossils to learn about dinosaurs. They also rely on certain algebraic concepts to help them estimate the sizes of dinosaurs based on the measurements of dinosaur footprints. In this activity, walk students through the solution of several proportions to estimate the sizes of different dinosaurs.

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Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.F.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.F.A.2
Grade Range 6 - 12
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Ratios, Proportions, and Percents
        • Proportions
Copyright Year 2013
Keywords scale models, dinosaurs, problem solving