Battle of the Batteries

The capacity of a battery is the quantity of electrical current it can produce for a length of time, measured in a unit called “milliampere hours” ( abbreviated as “mAh”). This determines how long the battery lasts.

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics:
- Use Proportional Reasoning
- Ratios and Proportions
Grades: 7 - 9
Concepts:
- Ratio
- Proportion
Knowledge and Skills:
- Can use proportional reasoning to solve problems.
- Can set up and compare ratios.
- Can set up and solve a proportion.

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Problem Solving Movie:

The Shape of PhonesThe Shape of Phones

As cell phones continue to shrink and the demand for additional features like cameras, music and email continues to grow, every millimeter counts. Show your students how the designers and engineers at Motorola rely on math to make everything fit.
Running time 5:35 minutes.

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