7th Grade Math

672 Problem-Solving Projects

Las Vegas is famous for its themed hotels. How is the Statue of Liberty at the

New York New York hotel similar to the one in New York City? Head to your

school or local library to find out. In this project, you will be reading books or

stories about the concept of similarity. Don’t forget to bring your math

thinking cap and your library card. You’ll want to check out this adventure!

What You’ll Do

Go to a local library and locate books and stories about similarity.

Identify careers that use similarity. Brainstorm other places in life that

you use similarities. Create a poster to share your fi ndings with the class.

Materials:

• library books about similarity


• poster board

Procedure

1. Take a trip to your local or school library to research information about
   similarity and the construction of buildings. Look at the different ways
   buildings are constructed and how the design team incorporates outside
   influences. As you research, make a list of jobs that use similarity.

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