This lesson will help the students understand how to calculate the total surface area of simple geometric 3-dimensional figures by relating them to net models. They will also use a polyhedron construction kit to build polyhedra, design and recognize different nets for them, and compete for the most original design.
The PEER Program is composed of three grants entitled
"GK-12 Fellows Integrate Science/Math in Rural Middle Schools", "Integrating Environmental Health Science in Rural Schools,"
and a NCRR SEPA
grant entitled "Science Promotion in Rural Middle Schools".