PRINT-AT-HOME
THE SUMMER
MATHLETICS CHALLENGE
HOW TO
KINDER-2ND GRADE
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Begin by choosing any
of the 5 math categories
in this log: Speed; Ratio;
Symmetry; Balance; and Scale.
Complete each of the
4 challenges.
One challenge is at The
DoSeum’s Mathletics
Training Center. It will
need to be completed at
The DoSeum.
NOTE TO PARENTS
Your encouragement leads to
positive results.
These challenges are designed
to fight summer learning loss.
They are activities to keep
kids active and engaged in
math throughout the summer.
They have been aligned to the
concepts needed for students
in schools that follow the
Texas Essential Knowledge
and Skills (TEKS).
GOOD TO KNOW
• One of the challenges in each category
must be completed at The DoSeum’s
Mathletics Training Center (MTC).
Once you’ve completed
all challenges in a
category, have your
parent/guardian sign
your log and bring it to
The DoSeum to receive
your medal!
Complete all 5 math
categories to be entered
to win a party at The
DoSeum and secure
a spot at our Summer
DoLympics! This event on
August 13th will include a
medal ceremony and fun
Olympic themed activities.
THANKS TO
OUR SPONSOR
• We recommend completing The DoSeum
challenges last, to avoid multiple trips and
to receive your medals on the same day.
• Medals are awarded upon completion of
the challenges in each category.
• Admittance to MTC is included with
general admission ($12 per person for
non-members).
• You can visit The DoSeum during an H-E-B
Free Family Night (for FREE).
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San Antonio Parks & Recreation
YMCA of Greater San Antonio
• Use the glossary if a term is unfamiliar.
• Most importantly – HAVE FUN!
Visit TheDoSeum.org/mathletics for FAQs,
further information on TEKS and a chance
to sign up to receive Mathletics updates.
The DoSeum Staff would like to thank
Pam Issac (San Antonio ISD) and
Missy Northington (Saint Mary’s Hall)
for their support in reviewing these challenges.
BALANCE
When both sides are equal
GLOSSARY
Here’s a list of terms to help complete
your challenges.
RATIO
A comparison of two
things, often written like
“1:2”. For example:
1 apple to 2 oranges.
SCALE
The size of one thing
compared to
another thing
SPEED
REGISTRATION
FORM
The distance traveled
by an object in a
given amount of time
SYMMETRY
When one side of a
shape looks exactly
like the other side if
you fold it in half
Mathlete’s Full Name
Mathlete’s Birthday
LINE OF
SYMMETRY
ADDITIONAL TERMS
GRAM
A metric unit of mass
Parent/Guardian
MINIMUM
The smallest/least
possible amount
Email
Zip Code
Member?
Please circle:
YES
NO
OBSERVE
To watch closely;
to notice changes
SPEED
AT HOME
How many times can you run
around your home in 1 minute?
How many times can an adult run
around your home in 1 minute?
Who ran more times
around your home?
Speed is the distance traveled by an object
in a given amount of time.
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Go to a basketball or tennis court. Time how long it takes
you to hop from one end of the court to another. Repeat
for a partner and compare times.
PLAYERS
SPEED
YOU
seconds
PARTNER
seconds
Who was faster?
AROUND TOWN
Go to your local H-E-B store. Start at the entrance and
time yourself.
How fast can you find a banana?
THE DOSEUM MATHLETICS
TRAINING CENTER
Go to the Partner Motion exhibit.
Run fast forwards and backwards
3 times. Look at the screen.
Circle which shape
you make. Go back to the entrance of the store.
How fast can you find a carton of milk?
Which did you find faster?
FINISHED? BRING YOUR
LOG TO THE DOSEUM FOR
YOUR SPEED MEDAL.
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RATIO
Ratio is a comparison of two things,
often written like “1:2”.
AT HOME
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Pour a bowl of cereal that has many colors. Sort the
cereal by color. Pick two colors, Color A and Color B.
Go outside and mark an X on the ground. Measure the
length of your shadow at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
How many of each color do you have?
WHEN IS YOUR
SHADOW LONGER?
CHECK THE BOX.
:
Color A
Color B
AT 1 P.M.
AT 4 P.M.
THE DOSEUM MATHLETICS
TRAINING CENTER
AROUND TOWN
Crank all the wheels on the Shapes in
a Circle exhibit.
With a partner, go to
your local basketball
court. Choose a
shooting line. Each
of you will take
5 shots. Fill out
the table below to
compare the number
of baskets made to
baskets missed.
PLAYERS
YOU
PARTNER
RATIO
:
baskets
made
baskets
missed
:
baskets
made
baskets
missed
There are shapes inside of the wheels. Which wheel’s
shape feels like this? Circle your answer.
A
FINISHED? BRING YOUR
LOG TO THE DOSEUM FOR
YOUR RATIO MEDAL.
B
C
D
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SYMMETRY
SYMMETRY
AT HOME
This object is symmetrical, meaning if
you draw a line down the middle, what
you see on one side is the same as
what you see on the other side. Draw
the other side of the butterfly so that
it is symmetrical.
Symmetry is when one side of a shape looks
exactly like the other side if you fold it in half.
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Design a symmetrical hopscotch path with chalk. Use the
outline of your Mathletics Challenge Log as one square.
Now make a path with a minimum of 6 squares.
LINE OF
SYMMETRY
Imagine a line
through the middle
of your path. Does
it look the same on
both sides? If it does
– go play! Draw your
design on this grid.
HOPSCOTCH
EXAMPLE.
NOW CREATE
YOUR OWN!
LINE OF SYMMETRY
LINE OF SYMMETRY
THE DOSEUM MATHLETICS
TRAINING CENTER
AROUND TOWN
Go on a symmetry hunt at a local park or
garden. Find 2 objects that if you draw a
line down the middle what you see on one
side is the same as what you see on the
other side.
Go to the Shadow Fractions exhibit.
Find 2 objects that if centered on a
grid line both sides would look the same.
LINE OF
SYMMETRY
OBJECT 1
OBJECT 1
LINE OF SYMMETRY
LINE OF SYMMETRY
LINE OF
SYMMETRY
OBJECT 2
OBJECT 2
FINISHED? BRING YOUR
LOG TO THE DOSEUM FOR
YOUR SYMMETRY MEDAL.
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BALANCE
Balance is when both sides are equal.
AT HOME
Make your body a balance scale!
Lift one leg. Keep the
leg lifted and have
someone place a book
in your left hand.
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Get 2 shopping bags; one to hold in each hand. Get one
canned good to place in one of the bags. Find something
outside to put in the other bag that seems to be the same
weight as the canned good.
What did you use for the other bag?
What did you observe?
Now, have the same person put another book in your
right hand. What did you observe?
BONUS: How many times can
you bicep curl with your bags?
AROUND TOWN
Be a gymnast today! Visit a park, playground or other
open area to find curbs, barriers or stone fences. With
the help of an adult, time yourself walking along them.
THE DOSEUM MATHLETICS
TRAINING CENTER
Go to Balance and Imbalance exhibit.
Use the blocks to balance the scale.
Draw what you did below.
What is the longest time you could keep your balance?
ONE BLOCK
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
FINISHED? BRING YOUR
LOG TO THE DOSEUM FOR
YOUR BALANCE MEDAL.
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SCALE
Scale is the size of one thing
compared to another thing.
AT HOME
Find something in your house that
is roughly half of your height. Draw
yourself and the object below.
AROUND TOWN
Head to your local H-E-B and find 2 vegetables or fruits
that look the same but are different in size. Draw and
label both on the grid.
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Find 2 leaves that are different in
size. Draw them on the grid below.
Color the bigger leaf green; color
the smaller leaf yellow.
THE DOSEUM MATHLETICS
TRAINING CENTER
Using the Shadow Fractions exhibit,
place the bunny on line #5.
What line does the bunny’s shadow
reach on the back screen?
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7
7
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
Do you move the bunny forwards or backwards to make
the shadow bigger? Circle your answer.
Forward
Cabbage
Brussel sprout
This is an example. What can you find?
Backward
FINISHED? BRING YOUR
LOG TO THE DOSEUM FOR
YOUR SCALE MEDAL.
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