Packing can be a simple math problem: "How many items can I bring in my carry-on bag?" Or, "How many items can I bring in 1 checked bag when I can't exceed 50 pounds?" It can also be quite a complicated math problem. This is often the case with our family of 4. We each take one checked back at 50 pounds. It shouldn't be complicated. However, what happens when you have the space in 1 suitcase that is already at its maximum weight, and another suitcase that is filled to capacity, but only weighs 25 pounds? Is this really the ideal way to distribute the items to bring the maximum amount possible? Packing suitcases also requires some conversion of measurement. Our scales at home weigh our luggage in pounds, but most international airports weigh in kilograms.
Common Core Standards Addressed: Measurement and Data, Operations and Algebraical Thinking, Expressions and Equations