STEM Thursday, Browne Middle, April 2nd, 2015
Presenters: Ms. Bradshaw, Ms. Brunkenhoeffer, Ms. Luthi, Ms. Moore
Minecraft Creeper Math Lesson Plan
Engage
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What part of Steve’s body is a cube?
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What parts of Steve’s body are rectangular prisms?
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What is Steve’s total volume?
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How are rectangular prisms and cubes similar?
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How are rectangular prisms and cubes different?
Explore
Let’s Make Creeper!
Nets of Creeper’s Legs
Nets of Body and Head
Explain
Creeper Surface Area and Volume Student Worksheet
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How can we calculate the total surface area of Creeper?
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How can we calculate the lateral surface area of Creeper?
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How can we calculate the volume of Creeper?
Elaborate
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Could you make a Creeper whose head has a total surface area of 48 centimeters squared?
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Could you make a Creeper whose legs each have a surface area of 96 centimeters squared?
Evaluate
Minecraft Evaluation Powerpoint
Minecraft Challenge Game