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Land on the green with a fun resource. A short performance task asks pupils to consider the volume of containers that hold golf balls. They determine the percentage of empty space of the container for different numbers of golf balls.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Bring in some golf balls and containers for learners to examine
Classroom Considerations
- Students must be familiar with the volume formulas for spheres and cylinders
- Decide whether to provide scholars with calculators for the activity
Pros
- Includes a scoring rubric with an answer key
- Provides a diagram that helps visualize the problem
Cons
- None
Common Core
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