Session Number
A-4
Grade Level
Grade Levels: MS
Start Date
4-3-2016 9:15 AM
End Date
4-3-2016 10:15 AM
Description
Investigate the concepts of surface area, measurement, ratio and proportion through a visual and kinesthetic mathematical investigation. Participants will be presented with the challenge of calculating how many sheets of toilet paper it would take to wrap one of their group members using a limited selection of tools. This session will provide teachers with a wonderful hands-on, minds-on activity that could easily be implemented into any classroom!
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Mathematics Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons
Session A-4: It’s a Wrap
Investigate the concepts of surface area, measurement, ratio and proportion through a visual and kinesthetic mathematical investigation. Participants will be presented with the challenge of calculating how many sheets of toilet paper it would take to wrap one of their group members using a limited selection of tools. This session will provide teachers with a wonderful hands-on, minds-on activity that could easily be implemented into any classroom!