Knight Shipping, Inc.

In this design challenge students will take what they have learned about calculating the volumes and densities of cones, cylinders, and spheres, to decide which shape would make the best shipping container. Students will calculate the volumes and densities to help select the best design and then test them to move at least 3 containers of the chosen shape across the classroom. Students will fill the shapes with marshmallows to visually confirm which shape would hold more.

Resource ID#: 152551 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics, Science

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Smart Phone/Tablet

Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)

Keywords: volume, density, cone, cylinder, sphere, mass

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task

Resource Collection: Lake/Sumter MSP Secondary Math

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