Geometry: Split students up into teams. Have students make 3 shapes out of the necklaces (triangle, circle, and rectangle). Next, have them measure their shapes with a ruler. Then, have them figure out the area and perimeter (or circumference).
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Saturday, February 2, 2013
Mardi Gras Bead Geometry
First, have kids make an inference about what they think each color of Mardi Gras stands for (green = faith, gold = power, and purple = justice). Next, have kids estimate how many beads they think are on the necklace. Who had the best guess?
Labels:
area / perimeter,
circumference,
estimating,
geometry,
mardi gras,
math,
measuring
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