Session Number
A-3
Grade Level
Grade Levels: 8-HS
Start Date
4-3-2016 9:15 AM
End Date
4-3-2016 10:15 AM
Description
Create some simple boxes with paper and scissors. Then we'll measure the height, area of the base, and the volume. Find formulas, find regressions, and graph the functions. It's a simple activity to engage students and combine many different aspects of mathematics.
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Mathematics Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons
Session A-3: The Box Problem – An Introduction
Create some simple boxes with paper and scissors. Then we'll measure the height, area of the base, and the volume. Find formulas, find regressions, and graph the functions. It's a simple activity to engage students and combine many different aspects of mathematics.