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Finalize the plans before playing in the sand. Learners design sandcastles using geometric and composite figures. They create blueprints, including the scale, and three-dimensional models of their castles. Finally, scholars calculate the surface area and volume of the sandcastles and determine how much the sand they need will cost.
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide a short mini-lesson on determining the number of pounds of sand needed for a specific castle size
Classroom Considerations
- Individuals should be comfortable with unit conversions
- Assumes pupils know how to find the volume and surface area of geometric figures
Pros
- Contains a benchmark paper
- Includes templates for geometric nets
Cons
- None