Activity

R2D2 Post-Its

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You can't go wrong with Star Wars! A video set to the Star Wars theme song presents a problem solving situation. The task? Determine how many small Post-It notes will fit on a bulletin board. The problem requires individuals to compare two areas to come up with an answer.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • As an extension, give pupils a different-sized bulletin board
  • Ask early finishers to find another method of finding the solution
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires proficiency with calculating areas of rectangles
  • This content requires Adobe Flash to view
Pros
  • Allows for comments with ideas how to use the video
  • Includes all information necessary for solving the problem
Cons
  • None
Common Core