Math in Real Life: Ulmer Nest

This engaging activity introduces students to estimation, geometry, and critical thinking in a real-world context! Start with the starter slides—where students analyze photos and use their estimation skills to make educated guesses. This sets up the main activity, where they’ll calculate surface area for insulation and discuss design factors relevant to their own communities. Perfect for making math practical, fun, and meaningful for upper elementary to middle schoolers.

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