Activity One:
Where In America is Mr. Gene, the Running Man? Click Here

Activity Two:
Where In America is Mr. Gene, the Running Man Lessons Click Here

Clues: Week 1

1. The state where we started is bordered by the Pacific Ocean.
2. Some people say this state is shaped like a boot.
3. A lot of movie stars live here.
4. Mr. Gene ran through or near these cities; Camp Pendleton, San Diego, Palm Desert, Palms Springs.

Can you figure out the name of the state where Mr. Gene started his run?  Now that you've guessed correctly, you can start your travel journal and color in the first state on the map your teacher will give you.  Hope you enjoy our journey!

Clues: Week 2

1. This state is bordered by California, Utah, and Nevada.
2. It is known as the Grand Canyon State.
3. Its capital city is larger than Massachusetts. What is the capital?
4. Its state bird is the Cactus Wren.

Now that you have guessed correctly, you can color in the state on your map and put an entry for the state in your travel journal.

Based on where we are now, what state do you think is next?

Math

If Mr. Gene ran 9 miles in the morning and 6 miles in the evening how many miles did he run in 5 days.  If a state is 300 miles across, how many days would it take to run across it if you averaged 15 miles per day?  Show your work.