As an extension to our math trail, we decided to participate in our own survey to determine who we would honor if a new monument were to be constructed. As we have also learned, controversy surrounded us. Although John Glenn was a favorite, members of our class could not come to agreement on who our memorial should honor.  However, smaller groups did come to agreements and were able to put a plan into action. Using model magic each group created thier own visions of the memorial honoring some of  America's greatest... John, Glenn, Bill Gates, and the First Wifes.

2. If Merritt Academy is twenty feet tall, then how many schools would need to be stacked to reach the height of the Washington Monument (five hundred fifty-five feet)?

3. The reflecting pool of the Lincoln Memorial has an area of 370,880 feet. The length is 2,150 feet more than the width. Find the perimeter of the reflecting pool.

4. Laura conducted a survey to see who people would honor if a new monument was constructed. Out of the people she surveyed in Washington DC., 13 more people said they wanted a monument of the Civil War than a monument of the first ladies. 3 more people said they wanted a monument of John Glenn than of the Civil War. 7 people said they wanted someone of something else honored. Out of Laura’s friends, she found out that 7 people wanted a monument of the Civil War, and 2 people said they wanted something or someone else honored. 5 more people wanted a monument of John Glenn than of the Civil War. 2 more people wanted a monument of the first ladies than of the Civil War. Laura surveyed 78 people altogether. How many people in Washington DC. Wanted the John Glenn memorial?

5. If it takes a 20-year-old man 4 seconds to climb three steps of the Lincoln Memorial, then how long will it take a 40-year-old man to climb the 87 steps of the Lincoln Memorial, assuming twice as much time to climb three steps?

6. If the White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, and Korean War Memorial have a total annual visitation of 13360221. What percent visit the Korean War Memorial if 1011533 visit the remaining monuments.

7. If the dimensions of the planned WW2 memorial are 150 feet x 150 feet and the Washington Monument is 50 feet x 50 feet where should the WW2 memorial be constructed so that the Washington Monument is centered in the memorial.

8. If each of the four sides of the Washington Monument has ten bricks on each layer and two layers equal one foot and the Washington Monument is 555 feet tall. If the workers that made the Washington Monument took 7 months and 52 weeks to lay down 1000 bricks. How many years would it take them at the least?

9. A circle of 50 flags surrounds the Washington Monument.  The diameter of the circle is approximately 238 feet. Approximately how many feet apart are each of the flags.

10. There are several police motor cycles on the mall.  There are 7 less police officers than 2 times the number of motor cycles.  The number of officers plus the number of motor cycles equals 38.  How many motor cycles must carry 2 police?

11. The Lincoln memorial is 126ft wide.  It has a row of pillars located across its entrance.  If the space between the pillars is 3 yards what is the diameter of each pillar?

12. If Jane runs up the 87 steps of the Lincoln Memorial in one minute, how many seconds does she spend on every step?

13. The Washington Monument is 555ft. tall. There are 50 25ft. flags that surround the Washington Monument. What Percent of the flags would fit inside the Monument if they were being stacked end-to-end?

14. It takes a 25 year old man to climb 29 steps at the Lincoln Memorial. How long will it take a 5 year old to climb 3 steps if it takes him half of the time required for the 25 year old man?

15. What is the area of the reflecting pool if the width is 160  feet and the length is 2,158 feet longer than the width?

16. How much does one foot weigh in the Washington    Monument if it weighs a total of 81,120 tons and is about 555 feet in height?( round up)