Bees have this sting for hexagons. Let’s find out why. Using the driving question, “Why hexagons?” Students use many topics of mathematics to examine the fascinating bee hive. Students can expect discussing angles, areas, perimeters, volumes, as well as linear and quadratic patterns.
Mathematical Domains: Expressions & Equations, Functions, Geometry
Standards: Grade Levels 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 : 7.G.B.4, 7.G.B.6, 8.EE.C.8, 8.F.B.4, HSA-CED.A.1, HSA-CED.A.3, HSF-BF.A.1a
Topics: perimeter, area, patterns, quadratics, systems of equations, prime number, square numbers, triangular numbers
Grade Level(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Duration: Approximately 1 to 2 hours
Resource: Lesson Plans (Individual), PowerPoint Presentations, Excel Spreadsheet, PDF, Activities
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