The+Spaghetti+Connection

Spaghetti Activity: ENGAGE:Video: www.edutopia.org--- [|"Making Math Meaningful"] Make notes in your notebook as you watch....
 * Find your group using the **__letter__** on your index card.
 * With the materials you are given, answer the following driving question:

//What is the relationship between the number of pieces of spaghetti and the number of washers they will hold? //

 * Create a way to display your data and answer the question.
 * Identify the independent and dependent variables in this activity.
 * Plot and graph at least 3 different points.
 * Find the **Relationships and Patterns** Card (Concept Task Cards), and answer the questions with your group. Add these to the display.

EXPLAIN: ELABORATE:
 * Describe the relationship to your peers.
 * Describe the standards that this activity speaks to- both content and process standards
 * Orange dots- Choose another Concept Task Card that relates to this activity and answer three to five questions from the card. Record this on your Spaghetti Activity chart paper.
 * Green dots- Choose a Depth and Complexity card that relates to this activity and create 3-5 questions relating to the card. Record this on your Spaghetti Activity chart paper.

EVALUATE: Answer the following question in your groups.... "What other relationships can you think of that are similar to the spaghetti/washer activity?" Name as many as you can in your group.