STEM Thursday, Schanen Elementary, February 10th, 2015
Presenters: Ms. Blair, Ms. Fuentes, Ms. Keeler, Ms. Moore, Ms. Roach
Minecraft 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?
Explore
Minecraft Math Guided Student Activity Sheet
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How can you make a cube with a volume of 64 cubic units?
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How can you make a rectangular prism with a volume of 64 cubic units?
Explain
STAAR Resource Chart Grade Five
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What are the similarities between a rectangular prism and a cube?
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What are the differences between a rectangular prism and a cube?
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What formulas do we use to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism and a cube?
Elaborate
Drawing Paper
Isometric Dot Paper
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Can you make and draw a picture of a rectangular prism with 80 cubit units?
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Is there more than one solution?
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Can you make and draw a picture of a cube with 125 cubic units?
Evaluate
Now for a little friendly competition!
Minecraft Challenge Game
Pictures