Get your 4-6 grade students analyzing patterns and identifying mathematical relationships with this STEM math inquiry challenge exploring trapezoid area with a scaffolded assignment based on the Stanford University Youcubed task: Trap the Zoid! Students get a brief introduction to mathematical relationships and area with rectangles before they are challenged to develop a mathematical relationship to describe the area of trapezoids. Students analyze example trapezoids and test their ideas against
4th - 6th
Geometry, Math
CCSS, TEKS
6.G.A.1
, MA.4.1.F
, MA.5.1.F
+2
FREE
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I have taught science in Texas for middle school, grades 6 - 8. I also supplement and extend my own children's elementary STEM education.
Teaching style
I teach using problem-based challenges to engage students with real-life questions that they can explore and answer in a small group setting through collaboration and hands-on investigation.
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