Odyssey of the Mind Curriculum Activity: Shape-Shifter

Geometry is everywhere, and I mean everywhere! Those skillful mathematicians discuss shapes and then come up with a well-researched list of shapes seen in everyday applications. They put their knowledge of shapes to work as each small group takes a component of the world's tallest building and attempts to create a structure taller than the other teams have created. Any one of these ideas would be great for introducing or extending a basic shape lesson for your advanced learners.