Ralphie and the Flying Tennellis
From The Magic School Bus Rides Again · 2018
24 min2nd3rd4th5thScienceMath
Summary
A trapeze act needs perfect timing, so the class uses math to nail it. They see how measuring and predicting make a plan work.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
A trapeze act needs perfect timing, so the class uses math to nail it.
- How can math help you time a jump just right?
- Why measure before you try a risky move?
- How does predicting help you plan?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: measure, predict, angle.
Try it: Measure how far you can jump, then predict and test a longer running jump.