LESSON 6 Division in Lizardland

Look at the picture of Lizardland to help you solve the following problems. Use a 200 Chart, counters, your completed My Multiplication Table, or drawings. Write number sentences to show the answers.

  1. There are 21 children and 3 leaders near Picnic Park. To make sure no one gets lost, the leaders split the children into three equal groups. How many children are in each group?
  2. The 21 children and their 3 leaders rode the Leaping Lizard Roller Coaster. Four people can ride in a car. How many cars on the roller coaster did they fill?
  3. Each table in Picnic Park can seat eight people. Are there enough empty tables for the children and their leaders? How do you know?
  4. The Moore family is having a picnic by Lizard Lake. Mrs. Moore brought three large oranges for her family of six to share. How much will each person get? Write a division sentence for your answer.
  5. Mrs. Moore brought six cookies for her 3 children to share. How many cookies will each child get? Write a division sentence for your answer.