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Parts List
Cube
X24
X18
X18
6 Hole Cube
X12
X4
X4
X4
X4
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8 Blocks Use seven cubes and one 6 Hole Cube to make a set of stairs. Can you transform your stairs into a 2x2x2 cube or rectangle by rotating the pieces, without disconnecting them?
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Game A
Assemble the pieces as shown in the pictures on the left.
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Part 1: Try putting all 10 shapes together to make one big cube.
X18
X1
X12
X6
X2
X3
X1
X4
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Game A Part 2: Try stacking all ten shapes on top of each other. Use the principle of symmetry to balance them and see how many different ways you can stack them!
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Game B
Assemble the pieces as shown in the pictures on the left.
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Part 1: Put all 16 parts together to make one giant cube!
X7 X1
X3 X1
X2 X1
X1
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Game B Part 2: Try stacking all 16 parts on top of each other to make different, symmetric constructions.
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Game C
Make four copies of the object shown in the middle.
X5
7
X1
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Game C Put all four parts together in different ways. Which are symmetrical, which are non-symmetrical?
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Game D
Build the 12 parts shown in the picture on the left.
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Each unit is made from four Cubes and one 6 Hole Cube. Part 1: Use all 12 parts to form a rectangle. How many different rectangle configurations can you make?
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Game D Part 2: Use as many parts as you want to create different shapes. Now work out the area of the shapes you have created. Can you work out how many bricks are used in the three patterns below? Can you calculate their area?
9 (18cm) 3 (6cm)
Tip
2cm
6 (12cm)
3X9+6X3=45
6X18+12X6=180cm2
3 (6cm)