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In this activity, learners make cool boxes out of old (or new) greeting cards or postcards. Before making the recycled boxes, learners can practice making boxes from grid paper while learning about area and volume. The lesson guide contains detailed tips for leaders including background information about the math concepts related to this activity.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- free per group of students
- Ages 11 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- metric rulers
- pencils
- photocopies of blackline masters
- scissors
- calculators
- clear tape
- greeting cards or postcards
Subjects
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Geometry
- Plane Geometry
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
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Number and Operations
- Exponents
- Multiples and Factors
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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The Design Process
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Physical Sciences
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Volume and Density
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Structure and Properties of Matter
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Murphy, Pat ; Lambertson, Lori ; Tesler, Pearl ; Exploratorium
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Exploratorium, 2001