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Pyramids and Triangles
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Straws and pipe cleaners are terrific materials for building models of pyramids and cubes.
Build a Super Structure
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In this activity, learners use things from the kitchen as building materials to explore how shapes contribute to the strength of different structures.
The Four-Square Quilt
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In this activity, learners arrange triangles together to make patterns to create paper quilts. Learners experiment with arranging the triangles in different ways to make various designs.
Geodesic Gumdrops: Candy and Toothpick Architecture
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This hands-on activity shows you how to build basic architectural shapes out of toothpicks and gumdrops.
String Shapes
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In this activity, learners work together to make polygons (many-sided shapes) with string. Learners sit on the floor and hold onto a piece of string slid between their thumbs and index fingers.