In a Making Task that elicits a modeling strategy of building up, students consider how many of each material is needed using repeated addition or multiplication or a visual model illustrating these ideas.
The resources in this section will help you implement Building Up Making tasks in your school or classroom. Each example will provide planning slides, student handouts, viewing guides for video and annotated student work. Please login to view videos.
Planning Resources for Grades K-2
Planning Slides
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Making Bird Feeders (Grade 1)
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Viewing Guide
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Making Picture Frames (Grade 1)
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Making Bugs(Grade 2)
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Making Lanterns(Grade 2)
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Planning Resources Grades 3-5
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Making Shoebox Alters (Grade 4)
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Viewing Guide
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Making Paper Flowers (Grade 4)
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