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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. Learners build bigger and bigger cubes to understand these scaling relationships.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 11 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Cubes (centimeter cubes, Multilinks, or sugar cubes)
- Paper
- Pencil
- Balance or scale (optional)
Subjects
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Mathematics
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Algebra
- Patterns
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
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Geometry
- Plane Geometry
- Solid Geometry
- Measurement
- Representation
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Algebra
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
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Physical Sciences
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Mass and Weight
- Volume and Density
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Structure and Properties of Matter
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Exploratorium, 2010
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation
- Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation