The 1963 Buick Riviera

Use the information provided to make, from clay, an accurate model of the car at 1/64 scale.

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics:
- Ratios
- Use Proportional Reasoning
Grades: 4 - 6
Knowledge and Skills:
- Understands the concept “scale.”
- Can use proportional reasoning to solve problems.

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As a professional toy car designer for Mattel's Hot Wheels, Larry Wood uses basic math concepts such as fractions, measurement and scale to create accurate replicas of the coolest cars on the road.
Running time 2:42 minutes.

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