Education Technology

The Filly Zoo

Subject Area
Math: Middle Grades Math: Geometry
Math: Middle Grades Math: Measurement
Level
6-8
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Resource Types
Lessons

The Filly Zoo

Activity Overview

During this activity, students are charged with the task of designing the shapes of the habitats of the animals that inhibit the Filly Zoo. The students are asked to use their TI-Nspire calculators to create geometric shapes, measure the dimensions of the shapes, and make informed decisions about the best shape for the animals' habitats.

Before the Activity

In the attached document you will find the complete directions, student handouts, and teacher instructions.

icon-download-lm
Download Files
Subject Area
Math: Middle Grades Math: Geometry
Math: Middle Grades Math: Measurement
Level
6-8
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Resource Types
Lessons
iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Vernier EasyData,Vernier EasyLink and Vernier EasyTemp are registered trademarks of Vernier Science Education.