Hay Bale Farmer
In this lesson, students will use dimensions of round and square hay bales to calculate and compare volumes. They also calculate unit prices to determine which hay bale is the better value. Finally, students explore how to fit round and square bales into a barn to maximize volume, and decide which type of hale bale is the best choice.
This activity explores two ojectives at once...unit rates and volume. It is very real world applicable.
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