Traveling Networks

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In this geometry activity, learners explore networks painted on playgrounds, such as a four square court, and draw their own. Learners walk on every edge until they return to the starting point without walking on any edge more than once. In doing so, learners explore odd and even points (also called nodes), edges, and possible and impossible networks.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 11
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • playground with painted game courts (hopscotch, four square, and so on) or other paved surface
  • chalk
  • paper and pencil (optional)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Mathematics
    • Algebra
      • Patterns
    • Geometry
      • Plane Geometry
    • Representation
  • The Nature of Technology
    • The Design Process
      • Problem Solving
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • Conducting Investigations

Informal Categories

  • Outdoor Activity
  • Physical Activity

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • be mobile
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves teamwork and communication skills
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Exploratorium, 2010

Funding Sources:

  • National Science Foundation
  • Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation