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    Making A Cube-Following Instruction

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    This document provides instructions for creating a paper cube and calculating its surface area to help teach kids about surface area. The instructions guide students to print and cut out a cube template, decorate and assemble it, then measure and calculate the surface area of each side before adding them together to find the total surface area of the cube. Measuring real-life cube-shaped objects around the house allows students to apply the concept to different examples.

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    This document provides instructions for creating a paper cube and calculating its surface area to help teach kids about surface area. The instructions guide students to print and cut out a cube template, decorate and assemble it, then measure and calculate the surface area of each side before adding them together to find the total surface area of the cube. Measuring real-life cube-shaped objects around the house allows students to apply the concept to different examples.

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    This document provides instructions for creating a paper cube and calculating its surface area to help teach kids about surface area. The instructions guide students to print and cut out a cube template, decorate and assemble it, then measure and calculate the surface area of each side before adding them together to find the total surface area of the cube. Measuring real-life cube-shaped objects around the house allows students to apply the concept to different examples.

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    Making A Cube-Following Instruction

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    This document provides instructions for creating a paper cube and calculating its surface area to help teach kids about surface area. The instructions guide students to print and cut out a cube template, decorate and assemble it, then measure and calculate the surface area of each side before adding them together to find the total surface area of the cube. Measuring real-life cube-shaped objects around the house allows students to apply the concept to different examples.

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    Create a Cube and Find Its Surface Area

    Make learning how to calculate surface area fun using a homemade paper cube. Hands-on
    approaches are great for introducing kids to new concepts. Referring to a 3-D model of the
    shape as she works will help your fifth grader visualize surface area, and give her a better
    understanding of the concept.

    What You Need:

    Cube template
    Ruler
    Pencil
    Glue or tape
    Markers, crayons, and/or colored pencils
    Scissors

    What You Do:

    1. Print out the cube template.


    2. Have your child decorate the cube using markers, crayons, and/or colored pencils. She
    can also add glitter glue, sequins, etc.
    3. Have your child carefully cut the pattern out along the outer edge only.
    4. Fold along the remaining lines.
    5. Attach the small flaps to the squares with glue or tape to form the cube. If using glue
    you may need to give it time to dry before handling.
    6. Have your child measure the length and width of each side. Find the area of each side
    by multiplying the length and width together. The length should be 2 inches and the
    width 2 inches also. Multiply 2 X 2 = 4 inches. Then add the area of the six sides
    together: 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 24 inches squared is the surface area.
    7. After the activity is complete, have your child calculate the surface area of other cube or
    rectangular shaped objects around the house. For example, shoe box, cable box, digital
    camera, etc.

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