Middle School Math: Road Trip Across the USA, Measurement & Calculations

This activity incorporates math with geography:

• Measurement
• Gas Cost Calculations
• Driving Time Calculations
• Mileage Calculations &
• Map Reading

It encourages students to problem solve and to accurately use a map scale to plan a round-trip throughout the United States. Students will use higher-thinking skills to calculate distances, mileage, driving times, and gas costs. Your students will have a blast with this activity and find ownership in their work. Instructions include great tips on using yarn to teach students to calculate distances on a road map.

This lesson will require each team has a large laminated road map that can be purchased through or donated by your local stores, such as Walmart or Target.

If you have a way to make poster-sized maps, you can google the road maps of America and there are many that can be found.

Disclosure: One purchase is good for one teacher usage (unlimited classes). If more wish to use this product, please purchase discounted additional licenses, one per teacher. This product comes under the copyright of Geography & Math Made Easy.