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The title says it all: Could King Kong exist? Investigate how increasing the dimensions of an object affects its surface area and volume to mathematically conclude whether a creature with the weight and height of King Kong could actually exist.
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Instructional Ideas
- If your school district allows, consider showing a clip of the movie King Kong for class members who have not seen the movie
- Consider using this activity as a group work project
Classroom Considerations
- Some biology concepts are introduced, such as bone strength, so learners should be familiar with the science
Pros
- Teenagers love references to popular movie characters
- Some extensions involving real-world animals are also given in the teacher's guide
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