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Topological Puzzles
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In this activity, learners construct three math puzzles out of simple materials like wood, string, and Styrofoam.

Two Washers
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In this activity, learners create a mind and math puzzle that requires a three-dimensional solution.

Number Sense and Computation: To Half or Half Not
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In this math lesson, learners use slices of bread and geoboards to explore several ways to divide a rectangle in half. Learners also identify equivalent fractions that represent one-half.

Blazing the Trail
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In this math lesson, learners estimate distances between landmarks and use a map and scales to determine the actual distances.

Geometry and Spatial Relations: Mirror, Mirror
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In this math lesson, learners use hinged mirrors to discover that regular polygons are composed of triangles tessellating around a center point.

Looking Through the Algebraic Lens
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In this two-part math lesson, learners investigate problems that foster algebraic thinking across content strands. In the first part, learners explore even and odd numbers linked to quilts.

Patterns and Relationships: Peddling Petals
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In this math lesson, learners use the setting of a flower-making fundraiser to explore a variety of patterns. Learners examine the patterns in a flower design made of triangles surrounding a square.

Mix It Up
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In this math lesson, learners are introduced to proportional reasoning through modeling, sharing, and questioning techniques.

Geometry and Spatial Relations: Sidewalk Capers
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In this math lesson, learners use a variety of manipulatives to explore spatial relationships of squares and their transformations.

Number Sense and Computation: An Apple a Day
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In this math lesson, learners make estimates to analyze the number of apples per acre, and visualize the magnitude of one million.

Games of Chance and Brains
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In this activity, learners build and play three math games. In the first game, called "Switcheroo," learners place marbles in holes 1 through 4 and 7 through 10.

Trail Impact Study
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In this outdoor activity, learners plan a simple foot path and create an environmental impact study of the natural area where the path would be.