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I use this in my Harry Potter 5th Grade Math Unit at the end of the year as a review. However, it can be used as a stand alone lesson for identifying the attributes/characteristics of polygons (specifically quadrilaterals and triangles). This is a fun activity that my students LOVE because it incorporates art. I also usually play the "Herbology" scene in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (found on youtube or bring in your own DVD) to introduce it. 5th Grade Math Standards Covered: 5.G.B

I use this in my Harry Potter 5th Grade Math Unit at the end of the year as a review. However, it can be used as a stand alone lesson for finding the volume of rectangular prisms and using that information in real world problem solving. It is a hands-on activity where students will construct nets to create a 3-d model of their dorm rooms at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Common Core 5th Grade Math Standards Covered: CC.5.MD.3 Geometric measurement: Recognize volume as an attribu