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Learners display their findings after a study of surface area and volume. They build a mobile to show a commercially available box and a constructed cubical box of the same volume.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 11 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners cut a shape into two equal sized pieces and use their knowledge of geometry and space to prove that the two parts are equal.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 8 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore scale by using building cubes to see how changing the length, width, and height of a three-dimensional object affects its surface area and its volume.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners will measure the length of a shadow and use the distance from the equator to calculate the circumference of the earth.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners take a turn contributing a closed figure made of six squares to a large grid; each must be different from all the others on the grid so far.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners use cooperation and logical thinking to find solutions to network problems on the playground.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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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!

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math activity, learners build Peppy the dog the best trail and park for running around.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners design unique tiles and make repeating patterns to create tessellations. This activity combines the creativity of an art project with the challenge of solving a puzzle.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 11 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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Learners determine the surface area and volume of two identical boxes, and then figure out the dimensions of a cubical box with the same volume.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 11 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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In this math activity, learners use what they know about shapes to copy a friend's hidden picture. Learners create a design out of pattern blocks and then hide their picture behind a screen.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners slide shapes to create unusual tiled patterns.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this geometry activity, learners explore networks painted on playgrounds, such as a four square court, and draw their own.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this group activity, learners make multi-sided polygons with string.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 30 to 45 minutes