Walter McAfee: Black History Month Math Activity (Ratios and Proportions)

Walter McAfee: Black History Month Math Activity (Ratios & Proportions)

This is a math activity celebrating Black History Month. The activity gives a brief description of Walter McAfee. McAfee has been credited for calculating the distance from the earth to the moon using radar technology.

Students will then answer 13 questions about outer space including the moon, and the planets in our solar system. Each question is aligned with the 6th grade common core standards about rates, ratios, ratio tables, and unit rate. The activity has a planet theme relating back to McAfee and his discovery about the moon. This activity is a great way to recognize and celebrate Black History Month in your math classroom!

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HOW TO USE:

No prep necessary! Simply copy the math activity for each student. Read through the history of Walter McAfee as a class then discuss the expectations of the activity. Students will then answer 13 questions using ratios, rates, ratio tables, and unit rate. Answer Key included.

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WHATS INCLUDED:

★ History of Walter McAfee

★ 3 questions about planet rotations using ratio tables (scaling)

★ 10 Questions about time, space, and distance using rates and unit rate.

★ Answer Key included.

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