Math Performance Task
Directions: Today we are going to plan a vacation to Mackinac Island for you and a friend! Mackinac Island is a beautiful and fun place to visit. Watch the following video to see what Mackinac Island has to offer.
Getting There
Using google maps figure out how long it will take you to get there from your elementary school to Mackinac City where you will board your boat to go to the island. Round the total time to the nearest hour.
Using google maps figure out how long it will take you to get there from your elementary school to Mackinac City where you will board your boat to go to the island. Round the total time to the nearest hour.
Part of planning a trip, is figuring how much money you will need to bring for food, gas and entertainment. Your budget is $650.00.
Gas
Your car gets 22 miles per gallon and there are 14 gallons in your tank.
How much will your gas cost in total round trip? Use the link below to find out the average gas price.
Gas
Your car gets 22 miles per gallon and there are 14 gallons in your tank.
How much will your gas cost in total round trip? Use the link below to find out the average gas price.
Food
On the way to Mackinac City, you will stop in Cadillac for lunch. Cadillac is about 140 miles into their trip. How much farther will they have to travel? How would you write that as a fraction?
Use the following menu to choose where you will be eating and what you you will be eating. How much will your lunch cost in total?
On the way to Mackinac City, you will stop in Cadillac for lunch. Cadillac is about 140 miles into their trip. How much farther will they have to travel? How would you write that as a fraction?
Use the following menu to choose where you will be eating and what you you will be eating. How much will your lunch cost in total?
While driving, you see the sign below. How much farther you will need to drive in order to go to the bathroom, visit Fort Mackinac and then get to your ferry.
Your next step is to figure out how much it will cost to take the Starline Ferry over to the island.
Once you have arrived at the island, you may check in to your hotel. The price for one night is $200.00. The rest of the money you have is for food and entertainment for the rest of the evening and tomorrow. Use the link below to plan the rest of your vacation and the attractions that you would like to see. Some are free and others cost money. Make sure to choose wisely.
