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For the field trip, the teachers want to buy snack packs for all the students. Two stores offer different deals:

Store A: Offers a pack of 6 snack bags for $4.50.

Store B: Offers a pack of 4 snack bags for $3.20.

1. How much does one snack bag cost at Store A? Show your work using pictures, numbers, or words.

2. How much does one snack bag cost at Store B? Show your work using pictures, numbers, or words.

3. Which store offers the better deal (lower price per snack bag)? Explain your reasoning.

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The class is considering two different transportation options for the field trip:

Bus Company X: Charges $180 for every 3 hours of travel.

Bus Company Y: Charges $315 for every 5 hours of travel.

1. What is the cost per hour for Bus Company X? Show your calculations.

2. What is the cost per hour for Bus Company Y? Show your calculations.

3. The field trip is expected to take approximately 4 hours of travel time (round trip). Which bus company would be more cost-effective for the trip? Justify your answer with calculations.

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The teachers want to plan some activity time at the field trip destination. They have a budget of $100 for activities. Here are two options they are considering:

Option 1: Mini-Golf: A group of 5 students can play for $12.50.

Option 2: Laser Tag: A group of 8 students can play for $28.00.

The class has 30 students attending the field trip.

1. What is the cost per student for mini-golf?

2. What is the cost per student for laser tag?

3. If the teachers want all 30 students to participate in the same activity, can they afford either mini-golf or laser tag with their $100 budget? Show your calculations and explain your reasoning.

4. If the teachers decide to split the class so that some students do mini-golf and others do laser tag, can they stay within their $100 budget? Provide one possible way they could split the class and show that it stays within the budget. Are there other possibilities? Explain.

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Essential Question: How can understanding unit rates help us make informed decisions when comparing costs or quantities?

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Essential Question: How can understanding unit rates help us make informed decisions when comparing costs or quantities?

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Common Core Math Standard 6.RP.A.3b: Solve unit rate problems including those involving unit pricing and constant speed.

Common Core Math Strand: Ratios and Proportional Relationships (RP)

Skill: Understanding and applying the concept of unit rate.