Egg Rolls

This unusual relay race combines the math topics of polygons, measurement, and speed.

Subject: Mathematics
Topics:
- Geometry (polygons)
- Measurement (distance, time, speed)
- Statistics
Grades: 3 - 5
Concepts:
- Polygon
- Vertex
- Speed
Knowledge and Skills:
- Can divide a two-digit number by a two-digit number (distance by time)
- Can measure lengths
- Can determine speed, given distance and time
- Can compute an average

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Hands-On Math Movie:

SubwayThe New York City Subway

Have you ever seen 3.6 million people in one day? If you worked behind the scenes of the New York Subway, you would. Watch this movie to see how one of world’s busiest subway systems around New York City every day.
Running time 2:18 minutes.

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