That would make a lot of cans! Learners analyze a photo of a truckload of aluminum to determine its value. The provided information includes the weight of a smaller block and the dimensions of the larger block. It's up to your pupils to devise a strategy for finding the value.

Concepts

density, aluminum, prisms, volume of prisms, proportions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils build a table of all the dimensions and calculations they think of for both the larger and smaller block
• Create collaborative groups; have each group find a solution and present to the other groups

Classroom Considerations

• Some pupils may require more guidance while others can work independently

Pros

• Problem is manageable for different levels of pupils
• Photos add relevance to the task

Cons

• Does not include a answer to the question

Common Core

3.MD.A.2 5.MD.C.5.c HSG-GMD.A.3 HSG-MG.A.2