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Give a list of questions for discussing during a class
Which subject
Mathematics
What age group
Doesn't matter
What topic
Laundry
Quantity
3
Hints to each question
Any other preferences
Introduction
How does understanding math help you with everyday tasks like laundry?
Can you think of any mathematical concepts that might apply to laundry?
Measuring Laundry
How can we use math to measure our laundry loads?
What units of measurement do we typically use for laundry?
How do we convert between units of measurement for laundry?
Calculating Detergent
How do we decide how much detergent to use for a laundry load?
Can we use math to help us calculate the right amount of detergent?
How might we adjust our detergent calculations based on the size of the load?
Estimating Dry Time
How can we estimate how long it will take for our laundry to dry?
What factors might affect the dry time of a load of laundry?
Can we use math to help us predict the dry time for different loads of laundry?
Conclusion
How has this discussion changed the way you think about laundry?
Can you think of any other ways that math might be applied to everyday tasks besides laundry?