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193- Just a Piece of Paper: Linking Geometry, Measurement, and Fractions

Thursday, April 14, 2011: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Grand Ballroom II (JW Marriott)
Lead Speaker:
Janice B. Koop
Co-Speaker:
Mary J. DeYoung

Discover how one piece of paper with specific folds can be a vehicle for exploring topics of congruence, symmetry, polygon classification, and similarity. Make connections to measurement (area and perimeter), and use the activity to practice fraction topics, develop spatial visualization, and generate an interactive bulletin board.

Presentation Format: 3-5 Gallery Workshop
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, 3 to 5

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