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  • Aug 30 2010 11:59 PM

    David Melton

    This resource was matched by a member of the Brokers of Expertise Standards Matching Team.

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    Illuminations

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Description

In this Illuminations lesson, students design a playground using manipulatives and multiple representations. Maximum area with a given perimeter will be explored using tickets. This is an interesting demonstration of how a real-world context can change a purely mathematical result.

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    Topics and Grades

    Grade: 6 to 8

    Topics: Measurement, Tools, and Data Analysis, Measurement & Geometry, Geometry, Mathematics

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    Instructional Strategy

    Teaching Method: Hands-on Learning; Problem-Solving; Discussions; Cooperative Learning