Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Critical Thinking Skills with technology and computers 12-4-2013

Hi 7th and 8th graders. Here's your assignment for the day. Copy this text into a document and type your answers next to the questions.


You're planning on driving from New Port Richey, Florida up to Chicago. Using google maps:
How long will that drive take?
How many miles is the drive?
What are two major highways you'll be on during the way?
If you wanted to stay the night in a hotel near a midpoint, what looks to be a good place to stay?

You're driving from Tampa, Florida to Los Angeles, California.
How long will that drive take?
How many miles is the drive?
What are two major highways you'll be on during the way?
The drive will take three days. Pick the two places to stop. Where are they?

You make $8.50 an hour and work 15 hours a week. Set up a spread sheet that shows how much you'll make in a year.

What if you get a raise to $9.50 an hour?
What if you work 20 hours a week?


What's the distance to the moon?
If you could drive there, how many hours would it take to drive at 60 miles per hour?
What if you were in a plane traveling at 500 miles per hour. How many hours would it take?

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