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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.
  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.
   
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.
  Dowels and Rubber Bands I
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  If you have 3-foot dowels and rubber bands, you can can started on this fun and open design challenge. You can make structures big and small: make it so you can fit your parent into it!
   
Gumdrop Dome
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  In this engineering activity, learners construct sturdy geodesic structures out of gumdrops and toothpicks. Use this activity to explore engineering principles as well as sturdy shapes and triangles.
   
Rotating String Shapes
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  In this group activity, learners make multi-sided polygons with string.
   
Toothpick Patterns
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  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.
   
Pyramids and Triangles
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  Straws and pipe cleaners are terrific materials for building models of pyramids and cubes.
  