6th Grade Math Lab
November Meeting (Meeting #2)
Representing Fractions and Decimals on a Number Line
Reflections on a coordinate Plane
Coordinate Graphing and Perimeter of shapes
Objective: Create and conquer as many islands as possible. Score points according to the perimeter of each island captured.
Materials:
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Coordinate Grid with all 4 quadrants showing
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two colored pencils
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Coordinate Cards in envelopes
Directions:
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Each player chooses one color to use on the game board.
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Player 1 draws out a card and plots the 4 points according to the coordinates on the card. Player 1 uses his or her colored pencil to connect the points and form a rectangle or square. Player 1 finds its perimeter and writes that number inside the figure, thereby conquering the island. (Player 2 checks Player 1’s work.)
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Player 2 draws out another card and repeats Step 2 using his or her colored pencil. (Player 1 checks Player 2’s work.)
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Players continue taking turns creating and conquering islands, finding the perimeter of each figure.
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At the end of the game, players add up their points by tallying the total perimeters of their islands. The player with the most points becomes Island King or Queen!