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Join Queen Dido in a fascinating exploration of area and perimeter through engaging challenges. Discover what shape can enclose the maximum area using a given length of string. Tackle the intriguing question of cutting a hole in an A4 sheet that allows passage – can it be done? Engage in a creative matching activity with t-shirts, and delve into a fun puzzle where you'll use coins to test your reasoning skills. Each task is designed to enhance your understanding of geometry while having a blast!
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Area and Perimeter Yr 8 QCA, HBS, Ri
Help Queen Dido What the shape with the biggest area that you can make with her piece of string?
hOlely ImpOssible! Is it possible for you to cut a hole in an A4 size sheet of paper and so that you and your colleagues can walk right through that hole? If no, explain why. If yes, cut such a hole and submit it as a solution!
Make your own match In groups, detach the sleeve from the old t-shirt. In the body of the t-shirt draw a suitable shape to match with the sleeve hole - any shape but a circle. What is your guess of how it will look like?
Puzzle Grab a penny coin and a 2 pence coin. Draw the circle around the 1p coin on a piece of paper and cut it out. How can we pass the 2p coin through this hole without tearing the paper?