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Sheet # 4/Thanksgiving

Name: _____________________ Date_____________


Explain and Show Your Work.

1) Some Native Americans brought 2 pounds of white corn. How many ounces would that be?





2) Some Native Americans showed the Pilgrims how to plant corn seeds in hills. There were 4 rows and 5 seeds in each hill. How many corn seeds were planted?





3) I love to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. One year I saw a 9-foot high clown march down the street. How many inches high was that?





4) Jay's favorite football game was over on Thanksgiving Day at 11:45 a.m. The Thanksgiving dinner was served at 2:15 p.m. How long after the game did Jay have to wait for dinner?





5) Last Thanksgiving Day it was 65 degrees Fahrenheit at 1:00 p.m. Another year it was 49 degrees Fahrenheit at 1:00 p.m. What was the difference in temperature between the two years?







Answrs for sheet # 4

1) 32 ounces

2) 20 seeds

3) 108 inches

4) 30 minutes

5) 16 degrees