Farmers’ Market

Integrating mathematics to prepare for a Middle School Farmers Market

GARDEN BED GRIDS

Instructions This can be done as a group to maximize time and possible solutions.

In-Class Option: Using popsicle sticks or toothpicks, model the following scenarios.

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Outside Option: Using 1 meter wood boards, model a live scale of the following scenarios.

Scenario #1

The task is to design a rectangular gardening plot with an area of 24m².

Question A: What are all the possible dimensions?

Question B: Which would result in the smallest perimeter? Why should this matter?

Scenario #2

The task is to design a rectangular gardening plot with a perimeter of 72 m².

What are all the possible dimensions?

Scenario #3

The task is to design a gardening plot with a perimeter of 48m².

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Extension

The task is to design a gardening plot with a perimeter of 48m².

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EXTENSION: What are some of the other configuration (shapes) that could be made? What are the benefits and limitations?