The Lock-box Enigma

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DRIVING QUESTION:

Create a challenging coded treasure hunt for another group of students to solve.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Using the mathematical concepts of  ratio, scale and volume, students will design and create lock-boxes to use in a coded lock-box treasure hunt. In groups of 4, students cooperate to create the box, as well as a series of mathematical codes and clues that allow students from a different class to locate their hidden box and unlock it.  The students will also create a story to go along with their codes that provide hints as to how they can be solved. The treasure hunts are all done by all classes on the same day.

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CONNECTIONS AND PERSPECTIVES:

During this unit students will have the chance to support and affirm one another while they are designing their challenge. The purpose of the unit is to create a product not for oneself, but to create a fun and challenging activity that can be served to a different set of students for them to enjoy.  From this service the students will learn that serving others results in both parties benefit and enjoyment.

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