Pupils design a fence for a backyard pool. Scholars develop a fence design based on given constraints, determine the amount of material they need, and calculate the cost of the project. 

Concepts

scale drawings, math modeling, cost analysis, dimensions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign as a collaborative assessment
• Use the extension suggestions as a differentiation tool

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a proficiency with scale models

Pros

• Uses an open-ended question, allowing learners to develop individual plans
• Provides a handout and an example of a completed project

Cons

• Difficult to grade without a rubric

Common Core

7.EE.B.3 7.G.A.1 7.G.B.6 HSN-Q.A.3 HSG-MG.A.3 RST.9-10.1 RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.7 WHST.9-10.1.a WHST.9-10.4 MP1 MP2 MP3 MP4 MP6