Story Students recreate animal shapes using Tangrams from the Grandfather Tang story, and find their relative areas. Students determine the number of squares on a checkerboard. A021 Bulletin Board Border Students find the number of shapes needed to decorate the perimeter of a bulletin board. Three decks of various sizes need to be shoveled. The work is shared by 6 shovelers.
Students decide how the work and pay can be fairly shared.
Geometry and Measurement A051 Stained Glass Surprise Students figure the cost of creating a stained glass mobile in the shapes and sizes of Tangram pieces. 3-5 Geometry and Measurement A052 Blue Print Students design a scale model of their classroom. 3-5 Geometry and Measurement A053 Post Office Display Students determine the amount of space needed to display enlargements of stamps they create. Given an amount of fencing, students determine the largest pen possible using all of the fencing. Students determine which gum container presents the better deal.