Student pairs are given 10 minutes to create the biggest box possible …
Student pairs are given 10 minutes to create the biggest box possible using one piece of construction paper. Teams use only scissors and tape to each construct a box and determine how much puffed rice it can hold. Then, to meet the challenge, they improve their designs to create bigger boxes. They plot the class data, comparing measured to calculated volumes for each box, seeing the mathematical relationship. They discuss how the concepts of volume and design iteration are important for engineers. Making 3-D shapes also supports the development of spatial visualization skills. This activity and its associated lesson and activity all employ volume and geometry to cultivate seeing patterns and understanding scale models, practices used in engineering design to analyze the effectiveness of proposed design solutions.
This short video and interactive assessment activity is designed to teach fourth …
This short video and interactive assessment activity is designed to teach fourth graders about finding the amount of water with illustrations and calculations (metric units).
This short video and interactive assessment activity is designed to teach fourth …
This short video and interactive assessment activity is designed to teach fourth graders about challenge problems - four operations with single units (metric capacities) - word problems.
This short video and interactive assessment activity is designed to teach fourth …
This short video and interactive assessment activity is designed to teach fourth graders about combining units using addition and subtraction (metric units).
This short video and interactive assessment activity is designed to teach fourth …
This short video and interactive assessment activity is designed to teach fourth graders about comparing capacities in compound units using words (english units).
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