Last week, students learned about calculating area using the game Tetris. Students used iPads to play an online version of Tetris . After they got accustomed to the game, their task was: -Play Tetris until the blocks were stacked over half way up the board (usually the time when it becomes very difficult to place blocks into a line). -When the blocks are at least half way up the boards, take a screenshot of the iPad by clicking the power and home buttons simultaneously. -Open the app Educreations and insert the photo into a slide. -Calculate and record the area of each coloured block. I found this to be a very engaging way for students to apply their knowledge of measuring area. |