12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

…a mathematical mystery…

Mission 1

Find the lyrics to “The 12 Days of Christmas” by clicking on the partridge in the pear tree. Use your research skills to find the lyrics. Print one copy of the lyrics.

Mission 2

How many items were purchased for the true love by the 12th day?

Feel free to use scrap paper and pencils.

Check the answer with your teacher before proceeding to mission 3.

Mission 3

Big Bucks

Get it? Bucks are reindeer not money!!!

What is the total price for these gifts? Click on the buck (reindeer) to get prices.

Price$Partridge in a pear tree - $104 each Swans-a-swimming - $600 each

Turtle doves - $20 each Maids-a-milking - $5.15 each

French hens - $15 each Ladies dancing - $508.46 each

Calling birds - $99.99 each Lords-a-leaping - $403.91 each

Golden Rings - $65.00 each Pipers piping - $186.65 each

Geese-a-laying - $50 each Drummers drumming - $185.36 each

CreditsCredits

http://money.cnn.com/2005/11/28/news/funny/holiday_12days_pricetag/

http://www.fotosearch.com/photodisc/visions-of-christmas/EYW248/