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. Dense Rocks
Students estimate the weight of a rock which cannot physically be weighed. Dog House
Given a piece of plywood, students design the largest dog house possible. Dripping Faucet
Students determine the amount of waste from a dripping faucet. 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. Wrapping Mom's Lamp
Students identify the smallest sheet of wrapping paper needed to wrap a lamp. |
