You Can Do the Cube by Karen Kraeger

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You Can Do the Cube

Published on Nov 18, 2015

A short presentation describing how You Can Do the Cube integrates with the Advanced Content Math course for Cobb County Schools. Also shares an action plan for how to integrate this program into any math curriculum.

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

You Can Do the Cube

AC Math Presentation for Cobb County Schools by Dr. Karen A. Kraeger

Why TEach the cube?

Standard Alignment: Geometry, Fractions, Measurement, & Algebra
Highly Engaging!
Encourages problem solving, collaboration, independent thinking, & mastery

Links to Teacher Support materials from the Rubik's website:
http://www.youcandothecube.com/math-twist/

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TEacher Resources

Cobb County Math Integration Chart
Do the Cube Instructional Lesson Plans
Do the Cube website
Instructional Videos

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Getting started...

To get your students excited about solving the Cube, you can show this video starring Jack Black:
https://youtu.be/F0kuXyaIhLg

Game Plan

CLASS SET OF CUBES

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Check the Chart

This chart is available on Office 365, for Cobb County Teachers.

Instructional Lesson Plans

The Instructional Program that Cobb County Schools has purchased includes class sets of Rubik's Cubes and Instructional CDs with 9 detailed lesson plans, including Power Points, Home Connections, Differentiation, and Extension activities. It also includes integration of Common Core Math Standards for each lesson for all grade levels K-8. These lesson plans will guide students to solve the Cube by completion of Lesson 8. Lesson 9 is an overview of the Program.

CHeck out the Web

http://www.youcandothecube.com

The official Rubik's Cube website is filled with resources for kids, teachers, and others interested in the Cube. It has steps to solve, games, experiments with the Cube, Mosaic Creation activities using the Cube, and even a few videos. Excellent resource!

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