Planning an Amusement Park Trip
Data Story
In this Notice & Wonder Data Story, students investigate one-day ticket prices for popular amusement parks. They begin by comparing the prices of two parks and sharing observations and questions. As additional parks are introduced, students organize the data, compare prices, estimate and calculate costs, and use the data to make decisions within a budget. The lesson connects data analysis with multiplication, estimation, and financial decision-making. Students will: Read and interpret bar graphs. Compare numerical values. Organize data from least to greatest. Estimate and calculate costs using multiplication. Use data to solve a real-world budgeting problem. Explain how organizing data helps reveal patterns. Big Idea: Organizing and analyzing data can help us compare information, solve problems, and make informed decisions. Scientists and mathematicians organize data to discover patterns and answer questions.
A family is trying to choose an amusement park for a fun day together. There are lots of great parks to visit, but ticket prices are different at each one. Can data help them decide? In this Data Story, you'll explore ticket prices, look for patterns, and use what you discover to help the family make a decision. Click Next to begin.
Topics and standards: Notice & Wonder, 3-MD-B-3, Tuva Jr., 3-OA-A-1, 3-OA-D-8, 4-MD-B-4, 3-A-6-1, 3-A-6-2, 3-A-7-2, 3-E-15-1, 3-E-15-2, 4-E-12-1, 4-E-12-3, 4-E-12-4, 5-E-10-3