National Engineers Month

	Activities by Grade	K - 2		5 - 8
		3 - 4		9 - 12

BUILD A BOX

Materials:
per team: paper, tape, rulers, rice or beans (optional)

Procedure:
Have students work in groups or as individuals. Challenge students to make the largest open box they can from a single sheet of paper.

Students grades 1-4 can fill their box with rice or beans to compare volume. Students grades 5-8 can determine volume mathematically.

Notes:
This activity can be adapted for students grades 8-12 by introducing more variables.