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Learners won't have to dig themselves out of a hole thanks to an insightful video. Using the movie Holes as inspiration, individuals must determine the difference in the number of holes dug when digging with a shorter shovel. Because the size of the shovel determines the size of the hole, the smaller shovel means smaller holes. The question is, how many more holes are there?
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask learners to draw a labeled diagram modeling the different hole sizes
Classroom Considerations
- Requires individuals to calculate the volume of cylinders
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Pros
- Includes an entertaining movie clip that should get your classes' attention
- Provides a real-life application of calculating volumes of solids
Cons
- Does not include Act Three, the answer to the question