Algebra I: Using Dimensional Analysis to Convert Units

Activity/Task Summary: 

How fast will Barbie's car travel in miles per hour?

• Students will complete an activity in groups of three to calculate the speed of Barbie's car and convert this unit of measure to miles per hour.

Learning Target:

• I can use dimensional analysis to convert units.

Standard:

HSN-Q.A.1

Reason quantitatively and use units to solve problems.

1. Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays.