Gingerbread men are just like us—they're unique! Discover how many combinations are possible when constructing a gingerbread man with several choices for shapes and colors of eyes, noses, and buttons. 

Concepts

the gingerbread man, combinations, word problems

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign the activity for learners to complete on their own tablets or computers as homework
• Have groups estimate how many combinations they believe are possible before completing the exercise
• Provide the gingerbread man supplies for class members to create their favorite combination

Classroom Considerations

• Interactive website has sound; supply learners with headphones or have them turn the sound off
• Includes the URL for the website, though the activity can be completed using just the list of supplies
• Does not include an answer key or suggested responses

Pros

• Activity is fun and engaging for learners of all levels
• Encourages math skills and collaborative learning

Cons

• None