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Inequalities
Can you handle the ride?
Welcome to G-Force Gardens
Before you get in line, you have to check the height requirements. Every ride has a limit!
The Titan
You must be at least 48 inches tall.
Sky Rocket
Your height must be more than 54 inches.
Kiddy Coaster
You must be under 42 inches tall.
What is an Inequality?
An inequality is a mathematical sentence that compares two expressions using symbols.
Equation
h = 48
"You must be exactly 48 inches."
Inequality
h ≥ 48
"You must be 48 inches OR taller."
The Symbol Guide
<
Less Than
"fewer than", "under", "below"
>
Greater Than
"more than", "over", "above"
≤
Less Than or Equal To
"at most", "maximum of", "no more than"
≥
Greater Than or Equal To
"at least", "minimum of", "no less than"
Mapping the Ride
Open Circle
Used for < and >
"The number itself is NOT included in the solution set."
Closed Circle
Used for ≤ and ≥
"The number itself IS included in the solution set."
Human Number Line
Challenge
Get Ready to Move!
1. Grab your card.
Challenge Round 1
"You must be at least 48 inches tall to ride The Titan."
Inequality h ≥ 48
Circle Type Closed
Direction Right →
Challenge Round 2
"The height limit for the Kiddie Cars is less than 42 inches."
Inequality h < 42
Circle Type Open
Direction ← Left
Challenge Round 3
"To win the giant panda prize, your score must be no less than 500."
Inequality s ≥ 500
Circle Type Closed
Direction Right →
Ready for the Check?
Head back to your seats and grab the Height Check worksheet to earn your VIP Pass!
Game Operator Cheat Sheet Game Operator
Human Number Line Cheat Sheet
O
Open Circle
< or >
"Not included"
C
Closed Circle
≤ or ≥
"Included"
Official Slide Rounds
01
The Titan
"You must be at least 48 inches tall."
\( h \ge 48 \)
Closed
Right
02
Kiddie Cars
"The height limit is less than 42 inches."
\( h < 42 \)
Open
Left
03
Arcade Prize
"Score no less than 500 points."
\( s \ge 500 \)
Closed
Right
Extra Lightning Rounds
Splash Mountain
"Height must be more than 40 inches."
\( h > 40 \) Open / Right
Cotton Candy
"Price is at most 5 dollars."
\( c \le 5 \) Closed / Left
VIP Entry
"A group must have fewer than 6 people."
\( p < 6 \) Open / Left
Safety First
G-Force Gardens Official Operations
Presentation Script Presentation Script
Thrill Seeker Inequalities | Facilitator Guide
Room Setup (Do this before class)
The Line: Place a 15-foot strip of masking tape across the floor. Use a marker to label 30" to 65" in 5-inch increments.
The Passes: Have the "Ride Entry Passes" cut out and ready to hand to students as they enter or during Slide 6.
1-2
The Hook
Say: "Welcome to G-Force Gardens! Today, you aren't just students—you are the Ride Operators. Your job is simple but critical: solve the math to keep our guests safe. Have you ever been to a park and stood against one of those height sticks? That’s not just a suggestion; it’s an inequality!"
Ask: "If a sign says 'You must be at least 48 inches tall,' can you ride if you are exactly 48 inches? What about 48.5? What about 47?"
3-4
Concepts
Say: "An equation like \( h = 48 \) is boring—it means only ONE person can ride. Inequalities use symbols like 'greater than' or 'less than' to show a whole RANGE of people who can ride. Look at Slide 4. These are our tools. Think of 'At Most' and 'At Least' as your 'boundary' words. They mean the number itself is invited to the party!"
5
Graphing
Circle Secret Hack:
"If the symbol has an extra line underneath (\(\le, \ge\)), it takes extra ink to write. That means it takes 'extra ink' to draw—we fill the circle in! If it's a simple symbol (\(<, >\)), it's an open circle."
6-9
The Game
Human Number Line Procedure:
Hand out the **Ride Entry Passes** to each student.
Tell students to stand on the tape line at their height.
Read the scenario on the slide.
The Command: "If your height makes this inequality TRUE, strike a pose! If it's FALSE, stay still."The Discussion: Look at the student standing exactly on the boundary number. Ask the class: "Is they striking a pose? Should their circle be open or closed?"
10
Transition
Say: "You've proven you can handle the rush. Now, head back to your stations. You have a stack of Ride Safety reports (the worksheet) to finalize before the park opens. Go get your VIP status!"
Confidential Operator Script • G-Force Gardens
Ride Operator Teacher Guide Ride Operator Guide
Thrill Seeker Inequalities | 6th Grade Math | 60 Min
Objectives
Understand solution ranges.
Write inequalities from context.
Graph on a number line.
Materials
• Slides & Game Cards
• Student Worksheet
• Masking Tape
Watch Out
"At least": Means \(\ge\), not \(<\). Smallest value allowed.
Circles: Extra line (\(\le, \ge\)) = extra ink (closed).
Pacing Guide
10m
Hook
Discuss height limits and solution ranges (Slides 1-2).
15m
Instruction
Symbols and Circle Rules (Slides 3-5).
20m
Game
Human Number Line: Students strike a pose if their card makes the scenario TRUE. Identify boundary student's circle type.
15m
Practice
Worksheet completion. Circulate for circle/arrow accuracy.
Thrill Seeker Inequalities © 2026
Height Check Worksheet Spacesaver Height Check
VIP Ride Access
Name:
Date:
Part 1: The Big Three
1. The Titan (At least 48")
Open
Closed
Inequality:
4446485052
2. Sky Rocket (More than 54")
Open
Closed
Inequality:
5052545658
Part 2: New Attractions
3. Mini-Logs: No more than 40" tall.
Inequality:
36384042
4. Arcade: Score at least 1,000 pts.
Inequality:
99899910001001
The VIP Challenge
Identify the ride requirement shown in the graph below.
505560
Sentence:
Inequality:
Verified by the G-Force Gardens Ride Safety Commission
Height Check Answer Key Answer Key
Height Check: VIP Ride Access
Part 1
1. The Titan
\(h \ge 48\). Closed @ 48, Right
2. Sky Rocket
\(h > 54\). Open @ 54, Right
Part 2
3. Mini-Logs
\(h \le 40\). Closed @ 40, Left
4. Arcade
\(s \ge 1,000\). Closed @ 1k, Right
VIP Challenge
Sentence:
"You must be over 55 inches tall to ride."
Inequality:
h > 55
Open @ 55, arrow Right
Ride Operator Key Card © 2026
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