ABC Quilts
Given directions for making a quilt, students determine the amount of material needed. Bridges
Students are given the first three bridge designs and determine the 10th bridge design, noticing patterns and making generalizations. 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. Euler's Dilemma
Students investigate Euler's rule for classifying figures. Stained Glass
Students determine the amount of glass and metal needed for a stained glass window. Staircase Dilemma
Students predict the number of blocks required to build a staircase and to find a pattern. Table Hopping
Students determine the number of tables needed to seat a given number of people. Townhouse Tribulation
Students determine the number of square feet of brick required for a group of townhouses. |
