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Activity Guidelines:
Choose an item with all flat surfaces.
The item cannot be smaller than a pack of gum or larger than a large box of cereal.
Use this item for the following:
I. Area, Perimeter, Surface Area, Volume
Complete the tables on the sheet given. - USE LABELS!
II. Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper (preferably typed)
Use complete sentences to explain!
Do not answer �it gets larger� or �it gets smaller.�
A) Increasing Measurements (2x)
1. Describe the effect on the area of the front face when the measures are doubled.
2. Describe the effect on the perimeter of the front face when the measures are doubled.
3. Describe the effect on the surface area of the object when the measures are doubled.
4. Describe the effect on the volume of the object when the measures are doubled.
B) Decreasing Measurements (�)
1. Describe the effect on the area of the front face when the measures are cut in half.
2. Describe the effect on the perimeter of the front face when the measures are cut in half.
3. Describe the effect on the surface area of the object when the measures are cut in half.
4. Describe the effect on the volume of the object when the measures are cut in half.