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Exploring Colonial Life Katie Robinson

Garden full of potatoes Farming during the 13 colonies was very difficultbecause the soil was not fertile by the ocean. Colby wants to plant a garden of potatoes. In his garden, he has 28 rows with 7 potatoes in each. ,[object Object],[object Object]

Fishing frenzy Back during the time of the 13 colonies, people could not go to the store to buy their food. Those who lived along the Atlantic coast would catch fish and whales. Owen caught 23 fish and 36 whales. He threw back 7 fish and 13 whales before he left, taking the rest back to his family. ,[object Object]

My Small classroom Schoolhouses during the 13 colonies were very small compared to those we see today. Jack’s classroom during the colonial times was 9x4 square feet. ,[object Object]

Assuming each student needs 4 square feet in the classroom, what is the maximum number of students his classroom can hold?,[object Object]

Fun at the park The American colonists had parks in their communities, but they did not have playgrounds or swing sets. In colonial America, parks were referred to as the common. It was a busy day at the park. Madison sat by the entrance, watching as people filled the park. She counted 245 people, then 184,103, and finally another 67 people. ,[object Object],[object Object]

answers Garden Full of Potatoes 196 potatoes Fishing Frenzy 16 fish and 23 whales Total=39 My Small Classroom Area=36 square feet (ft²) There could be a maximum of 9 students in the class. Fun at the Park 599 people

Georgia performance standards M4N3. Students will solve problems involving multiplication of 2-3 digit numbers by 1 or 2 digit numbers. M4N4. Students will further develop their understanding of division of whole numbers and divide in problem solving situations without calculators. b. Solve problems involving division by 1 or 2-digit numbers (including those that generate a remainder). M4P1. Students will solve problems (using appropriate technology). a. Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving. b. Solve problems that arise in mathematics and in other contexts. c. Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems. d. Monitor and reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving. ,[object Object],b. Communicate their mathematical thinking coherently and clearly to peers, teachers, and others. M4P4. Students will make connections among mathematical ideas and to other disciplines. c. Recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics.

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