Turkeys - November 26, 2012

Sammy saw a flock of 8 turkeys crossing the road. If there were 2 full grown adult turkeys in the flock, how many turkeys were babies? Show how you know.

Trish answered that there were 10 babies because 8 + 2 = 10

Erin said she used subtraction. She answered that there were 6 turkeys because 8 - 2 = 6

Kevin said that he used addition. He said that there are 6 because 6 + 2 = 8.

Who solved the problem correctly? Who did not? Explain.

MP.2 - critique the reasoning of others

In physical education, Joey finished his 1 mile run in 7 minutes and 20 seconds. How does he compare to a wild turkey running a mile?

Wild turkeys can run at speeds up to 25 miles per hour. Assuming a turkey could do the one mile run, how long it would take a turkey to complete the one mile run? Who would be faster, the turkey or Joey? Explain.

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For facts about turkeys visit:

 http://birding.about.com/od/birdprofiles/a/turkeyfacts.htm

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