WHO: Singles, pairs or trios of students; decide your own groups, so choose WISELY!
WHAT: Draw a net view of a cereal box, cover it, then use it to list important math information
WHERE: In math class ONLY; you are not to work on this outside of class
WHEN: Monday, May 9-Thursday, May 12
WHY: To review the key concepts of Geometry and Measurement!
HOW:
· Part 1: Net
o You need ONE cereal box from home.
o Draw the NET of your box (imagine you unfold the box so that it lays flat).
o The net should be drawn to the actual size of the cereal box; you may need to tape more than 1 sheet of graph paper together.
o Measure and label each side of your net view.
· Part 2: Construction Paper
o Use your net to find the area of each face of your cereal box.
o Find the combined surface area of your cereal box.
o Show all your work and list the area/surface area on your net.
o Get as close to the actual amount of construction paper needed according to your individual areas and surface area; pay attention to the areas of each individual piece of construction paper.
o Cut out the construction paper according to your net.
· Part 3: Math Notes
o You have 6 faces on your cereral box; include information on them as indicated.
§ Top: Your name(s), date, and block
§ Bottom: List your favorite part of math class this school year.
§ Front: List directions on how to find surface area; include an example.
§ Back: List directions on how to find volume; include an example.
§ Side 1: Define at least 3 key vocabulary words related to surface area and/or volume
§ Side 2: Describe 2 situations—one that would require the use of surface area and one that would require the use of volume
· Part 4: Cover
o Once you have all the necessary information icluded on each part of the construciton paper, cover your cereal box.
o You may use glue or tape to cover your box.
· Part 5 (BONUS): Volume
o Find the volume of your ceral box.
o Show ALL YOUR WORK for volume.
o Compare your volume and surface area.
· Grading: See the other side for your grading rubrics!
Behavior Rubric
Effort / No work shown for most parts / Illogical, unorganized work shown for most parts / Logical, organized work shown for most parts / Logical, organized work shown for all parts
On-Task / 6 or more on-task behavior warnings / 4-5 on-task behavior warnings / 2-3 on-task behavior warnings / 0-1 on-task behavior warnings
Teamwork / No one does any work / One person does all the work / One person does most of the work / All members share the work
Communication / Written work illegible;
verbal work disruptive / Written work illegible;
verbal work calm / Written work legible;
verbal work disruptive / Written work legible;
verbal work calm
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Math Rubric
· Part 1
o Cereal box brought from home _____ / 1 pt
o Net drawn for the cereal box: _____ / 2 pts
o Net drawn to actual size of cereal box: _____ / 1 pt
o Each side of net is measured and labeled accurately: _____ / 6 pts
· Part 2
o Area of each face found, listed, and work shown: _____ / 6 pts
o Surface area found, listed, and work shown: _____ / 2 pt
o Accurate amount of construction paper used _____ / 1 pt
o Construction paper cut out according to net _____ / 1 pt
· Part 3
o Top—name(s), date, block: _____ / 2 pt
o Bottom—favorite part: _____ / 2 pt
o Front—surface area directions/example: _____ / 3 pts
o Back—volume directions/example: _____ / 3 pts
o Side 1--defintions: _____ / 3 pts
o Side 2—situations: _____ / 2 pts
· Part 4
o All sides of cereal box covered: _____ / 2 pts
o Neatness of cereal box cover: _____ / 2 pts
o Glue and/or tape used for cover: _____ / 1 pt
· Part 5 (BONUS)
o Volume found for cereal box: _____ / 1 pt
o Work shown for volume: _____ / 2 pts
o Volume and surface area compared: _____ / 2 pts
Final TOTAL: ______points earned / 50 points possible