Building Blocks

Wooden cubes can be used for a variety of building activities that develop spatial skills and mathematical reasoning. In this activity, students make a 3-dimensional shape using a given number of cubes.

Grades covered: 4 through 12
Curriculum Topics: 3-dimensional Shapes, Spatial Skills, Mathematical Reasoning

Standards

Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.

Categories include:
  • Grades 3-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Math
Tags: Geometry
Subjects covered: Math