
ABC Quilts Given directions for making a quilt, students determine the amount of material needed. Building Block Dilemma Given the first three-block towers, students determine the number of blocks needed for any number tower. Dog House Given a piece of plywood, students design the largest dog house possible. Fences for Grazing Given 100 feet of fencing, students determine the greatest area possible and the number of posts needed. Filling Boxes Students determine how many cubes it would take to fill a box. Greener Grass Students determine the better buy when re-turfing a football field. Leaves Students compare the area of two leaves. Shoe Contest Students estimate how many shoes it would take to fill their classroom with shoes. Tan Pattern Block Angles Students determine the value of the angles of the tan pattern block piece. |