Classroom Resource

Images of the Past | Density Bowling

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

During this hands-on activity, your students will use household items to investigate density. They will complete an activity in which they will construct a density tube and use it in a game of Density Bowling. This is a great activity because the students will remember this activity every time they are looking for something in their kitchen. This is a density experiment that will last forever.

Content Standards

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Geometry with Data Analysis

MA19.GDA.38
Use the mathematical modeling cycle involving geometric methods to solve design problems.

Unpacked Content

Vocabulary

Geometric methods
Design problems
Typographic grid system
Density

Knowledge

Students know:

Properties of geometric shapes.
Characteristics of a mathematical model.
How to apply the Mathematical Modeling Cycle to solve design problems.

Skills

Students are able to:

Accurately model and solve a design problem.
Justify how their model is an accurate representation of the given situation.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Design problems may be modeled with geometric methods.
Geometric models may have physical constraints.
Models represent the mathematical core of a situation without extraneous information, for the benefit in a problem solving situation.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/7652c255-d221-4bdf-ada2-76efca8e1b53…

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

PBS

Accessibility

License

License Type

CUSTOM

Custom License Type (URL)

https://creativecommons.org/licenses

Comments or Notes

This resource contains a lesson plan. It uses older images to spark student interest. This game could be adapted to include other standards.

Approved Date

2022-09-14

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type