Lesson 13Designing a 5K Course
Learning Goal
Let’s map out the 5K course.
Activity 1: Make a Proposal
Problem 1
Your teacher will give you a map of the school grounds.
On the map, draw in the path you measured earlier with your trundle wheel and label its length.
Invent another route for a walking course and draw it on your map. Estimate the length of the course you drew.
How many laps around your course must someone complete to walk 5 km?
Activity 2: Measuring and Finalizing the Course
Problem 1
Measure your proposed race course with your trundle wheel at least two times. Decide what distance you will report to the class.
Revise your course, if needed.
Create a visual display that includes:
A map of your final course
The starting and ending locations
The number of laps needed to walk 5 km
Any other information you think would be helpful to the race organizers
Are you ready for more?
Problem 1
The map your teacher gave you didn’t include a scale. Create one.