GRADE LEVEL: 6
Objective:
Using higher level thinking, the student will solve story problems
involving information about the Titanic.
Materials: Titanic Math worksheet #1.
Time: 45 minutes.
Procedure:
Step 1:
Discuss aspects of the Titanic. The voyage, the ship, lifeboats,
passengers etc. to get students to start thinking about the subject.
Step 2:
Instruct students to read each problem carefully and discuss the
importance of determining what information is pertinent and what
is
not.
Step 3:
Hand out worksheets. Have students complete worksheets on their
own.