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You have been invited to one of your
friends for a birthday party. Select an imaginary present for you to give
to your friend and choose a box in which to wrap your gift. Take
measurements that you will need to compute the total area of the paper
needed to wrap the package. A good wrapper allows for overlap of the side
and ends of the box. You also plan to put ribbon on the package.
Make a
diagram of your package, showing how you will place the ribbon on it. Then
compute the amount of ribbon that you will need. Allow enough ribbon for
tying. Record all measurements taken and show all necessary calculations
and formulas used.
Purchase paper and ribbon and wrap your present.
Write a
discussion of how you approached this task, different ideas that you tried,
and problems you may have had.
Turn in your written response, calculations,
and your wrapped package.
Note to the teacher: You may
bring in enough boxes and let the students select a box or you may have
them bring one from home. Students may bring in old paper and ribbon from
home rather than buying it
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