Activity

Centerpiece

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Learners hear wedding bells in this problem set, as they help a fictional bride plan the centerpieces for her wedding reception. Algebra is married to geometry as volume, aesthetics, and budgeting all come into play. Learners are asked to make a recommendation for the bride in her final centerpiece purchase that will look like she wants and stay within her budget.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Good refresher problems for geometry to keep algebra muscles toned
  • Could be part of a larger unit on costs and budgeting
Classroom Considerations
  • No student worksheet is provided
  • Student questions are under the heading Task at the start of the lesson plan
Pros
  • Clearly aligned to a single standard, with specific directions
  • Lesson plan gives thoroughly worked out solutions to problems
Cons
  • None
Common Core