Grade Span 6-8
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.
Dog House
Given a piece of plywood, students design the largest dog house possible.
Staircase Dilemma
Students predict the number of blocks required to build a staircase and to find a pattern.
Townhouse Tribulation
Students determine the number of square feet of brick required for a group of townhouses.
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