Creator: Hands-On Math | visit site
Grade Range: K - 5
This site provides lessons with hands-on math using a Mobius strip (or band). Though the site is "plain vanilla," this topic always fascinates students. Directions are included for creating the strips along with a link to printable blackline masters to use. A simple, mathematically important, and wonderfully entertaining two-dimensional object, also known as the Mobius strip, that has only one surface and one edge and is therefore of great interest in topology. It is used in classrooms to develop understanding of surfaces and create mystery. Lessons build upon each other and give stopping points for each grade level. Pictures would have been helpful to demonstrate the activities; however, the site is still useful with providing lessons using the bands. More information on Mobius bands can be found <a href=" http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/M/Mobius_band.html /">here</a>.
In the Classroom
During the lessons, take digital pictures of the procedures for creating and working with the Mobius bands. Older students can search for examples of Mobius bands used in the real world and create a classroom display.
At Home
This site provides hands-on activities to engage your elementary mathematician. Enjoy working on the activities together with your student or encourage them to explore the site on their own. Take pictures for each procedure to share with family and friends. This is also a great site for your student to practice following a set of instructions.
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