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Problem
  Solving

Use groups of 2.
Materials: Watch or clock with second hand
Take a Breather

About how many times do you breathe in a year?

To find out, solve a simpler problem. Using a watch or a clock with a second hand, count the number of breaths you take in 1 minute. Then answer the questions below. Which partner breathes more times in a year?

1.   How many breaths do you take in 1 hour?
2.   How many breaths do you take in a day?
3.   How many breaths do you take in a year?