Science Problem Solving & Investigation - Don't Fence Me In Science Worksheet
Don't Fence Me In problem-solving worksheet: students make assumptions to work out how much wire a roll of mesh fencing needs, build a real-life and a mathematical model, and share their findings.
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- Grades 5–8, Elementary, Middle School
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- Preparation
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- Science, Technology
- Topic
- science investigations, technology
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- Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
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Students will investigate fences with this worksheet. They will explore technology, engineering, lengths and so much more with this math/science exercise.
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Learning objectives
- State the assumptions needed to solve an open-ended problem
- Build a mathematical model to estimate wire length
Skills covered
- Mathematical modeling — estimating the wire in a roll of fencing
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- Mathematical modeling
- Engineering
- Assumptions
- STEM
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