Module 3
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Module 3: Linear Measure
Explore
In the following activity you will explore linear measurement restrictions airlines set on checked baggage.
Self-Check
Work with a partner. When you are finished, check your answers.
Canadian airlines restrict the size of checked baggage. Bags with a total length, width, and height measurement of more than 158 cm are assessed a surcharge.
SC 1. Suppose you are in Florida and the measuring tape you have only shows inches. What is the 158-cm limit in inches? Round your answer to the nearest inch.
SC 2. Find the biggest suitcase or bag in your house or school. (A hockey bag will work too.) Measure the dimensions of the suitcase. Does the length + width + height of the suitcase exceed the airline limit?
SC 3. Complete the following table by indicating the maximum each missing measurement could be without exceeding the airline’s size limit.
|
Length |
Width |
Height |
|
80 cm |
40 cm |
|
|
30 in |
|
10 in |
|
1 ft 6 in |
8 in |
Try This
TT 1. Design a bag that will carry as many clothes as possible and not be awkward to carry. The bag must not exceed the size limit of 158 cm. Create a rough sketch that includes the bag’s dimensions. Show any calculations you used to determine the best dimensions for the bag.
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Share
Share the sketch of your bag design with your partner. Explain why you chose the dimensions you did and how this design maximizes the amount of clothes you can easily carry. What would you change about your design after discussing your design with your partner?
Save notes from your discussion and your revised design in your course folder.