Cooperation Blocks
Alan L. Tobecksen Henry Clay Elementary School
13231 Burley
Chicago IL 60633
(312)535-5600
Objectives:
This activity is suitable for K - 12.
1. Students will work together cooperatively.
2. Student teams will assemble 5 geometric square puzzles.
Materials Needed:
Each group of 5 students will need 5 packets pre-prepared with the puzzle
pieces.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
x x x x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x x x 2A x x
x x x 4A x x x 2A x x x x x
x x x x x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x x x x
x 1A x x x x x x x x xxxxxxxxxx
x x x x x x x x 4A x x
x x 3A x x x 3A x 4A x x x x
x x x x x x x x x 1A x
x x xx x x x x x x
x x x x x x x x x
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
x x x x x xx Cut 5 6" x 6"
x 5A x x x 3A x x x posterboard into
x x x x x x x these 15 pieces.
x x x x x x x Mark each piece as
x x x x x 5A x x indicated. Place
x 3A x x x x the pieces in 5
x x x x x envelopes marked
x x x x x x 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A.
x x x x x x
x x x x x 1A x
x x 5A x x x x
x x x xx x
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Strategy:
Each student in the group gets an envelope with puzzle pieces. Unfortunately,
no single envelope has the right pieces to assemble a square. Students are not
allowed to talk or ask for a puzzle piece or in any way indicate that they want
or need a piece. However, students may give away any or all of their puzzle
pieces to another team member.
Performance Assessment:
Activity is complete when all 5 squares are assembled properly.
Conclusion:
Great fun!
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