Tricky Toothpick Puzzles

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 09:54

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  • Children's Museum Of Houston

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Description

In this hands-on activity, learners use toothpicks to build different triangles and squares and then use the toothpicks to build and solve some tricky shape puzzles. This lesson plan contains Texas standards (TEKS), background information, key vocabulary, material list (including black line master), procedures, questions to ask, extensions, and additional resources. This activity can be used on its own or combined with a visit to the Think Tank exhibit at the Children's Museum of Houston.

Quick Guide

  • Preparation Time: Under 5 minutes
  • Learning Time: 5 to 10 minutes
  • Estimated materials cost: $1 - $5 per group of students
  • Age Range: Ages 6 - 11
  • Resource Types:
  • Language: English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Flat toothpicks
  • Copies of Tricky Toothpick Puzzles (see black line master)
Subjects

Subjects

  • Mathematics
    • Algebra
    • Geometry
      • Plane Geometry
    • Problem Solving
    • Representation
Audience

To use this activity learners need to

  • see
  • touch

Learning styles supported

  • Involves teamwork and communication skills
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities
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Children's Museum of Houston

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All Rights Reserved, Children's Museum of Houston, ©2008

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