Activity

Build the Biggest Box

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Boxing takes on a whole new meaning! The second installment of the three-part series has groups create lidless boxes from construction paper that can hold the most rice. After testing out their constructions, they build a new box. Ideally, the new box should have a larger volume.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use different-colored construction paper for the initial and final trials
Classroom Considerations
  • Activity requires puffed rice as well as some other materials
  • Learners should have experience with geometric principles, such as area and volume
Pros
  • Offers clear and detailed instructions for activity
  • Provides ways to scale the activity for different grade levels
Cons
  • None
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