This problem solving task challenges students to find the surface area of a soda can, calculate how many cubic centimeters of aluminum it contains, and estimate how thick it is.
General Information
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Suggested Technology:
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office
Keywords: surface area, mass, measurements, Florida Standards
Instructional Component Type(s):
Problem-Solving Task
Resource Collection:
Illustrative Mathematics