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In this activity, learners make "totally tubular" forms of carbon. Learners use chicken wire to build macro models of carbon nanotubes.

In this activity, learners will build a honeycomb. Learners will investigate how the shape of the honeycomb develops. Activity includes step-by-step instructions and extension ideas.

In this math lesson, learners arrange pattern blocks to create tessellations and to explore geometric patterns. Learners first explore making patterns with a variety of pattern blocks.

This strategy game has simple rules but can be a challenge. Players start with an empty hexagonal grid. On each turn, a player initials one empty hexagon on the grid.

In this activity, learners follow simple directions to explore and create platonic solids.

In this activity, learners explore the structural strength of triangles by creating their own free-standing geodesic dome out of plastic straws.

This activity gets learners looking at 6-sided shapes in nature, including the cells of a beehive, as well as other shapes.