1. 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS …a mathematical mystery…

2. Mission 1 Find the lyrics to “The 12 Days of Christmas” by clicking on the partridge in the pear tree. Use your research skills to find the lyrics. Print one copy of the lyrics.

3. Mission 2 How many items were purchased for the true love by the 12 th day? Feel free to use scrap paper and pencils. Check the answer with your teacher before proceeding to mission 3. Mission 3 

4. Big Bucks Get it? Bucks are reindeer not money!!! What is the total price for these gifts? Click on the buck (reindeer) to get prices.

5. Price $ Partridge in a pear tree - $104 eachSwans-a-swimming - $600 each Turtle doves - $20 eachMaids-a-milking - $5.15 each French hens - $15 eachLadies dancing - $508.46 each Calling birds - $99.99 eachLords-a-leaping - $403.91 each Golden Rings - $65.00 eachPipers piping - $186.65 each Geese-a-laying - $50 eachDrummers drumming - $185.36 each

6. Credits http://money.cnn.com/2005/11/28/news/funny/holiday_12days_pricetag/ http://www.fotosearch.com/photodisc/visions-of-christmas/EYW248/