For example, they research where their favorite toy is manufactured and using a map with a key they compute the amount of miles the toy has to be shipped. Students compute the diferences between years using the dates of historical events. Using a list of prices for transportation costs, students calculate the costs of transporting different products. Older students Analyze functional relationships to explain how a change in one quantity results in a change in another. Return to TOC Art Students create advertisement and packaging for colonial toys and games.
Students invent a game or toy, design the packaging, and create an advertisement.
Return to TOC ESL Students who have varying degrees of English proficiency will benefit from the hands-on activities in which they create games, toys, and packaging. Once they have participated in the activity they will more easily acquire the expressions and words being used. Students should work in teams as they participate in the projects so they actively engage in conversation and therefore acquire language through meaningful interaction. Charts and diagrams made during the units should be kept on display for easy reference. Students who are from different cultures or countries share the games that are the most popular in their cultures.