Fence Building Activity In todays activity your assignment is to build one side of a 12 foot fence. In building your fence you will set your fence post 1 yard apart. You will be using Cedar fence posts and cedar rails. The cost of the fence posts is $10 apiece. The rails are $5 each.
In your project consider how many posts are needed as well as the number of rails. You will be using the Problem Solving Model that we have discussed in previous projects.
In your groups, gather information and data to answer the problem solving process. You will be preparing a PowerPoint presentation to share with the class, presenting your solution. The following information will be included in your presentation. Understanding the problem: What data or information do you need? What is unknown? What are the conditions? Plan the solution: Draw a diagram of the fence you are planning to build. Using your plan: Show your plan for solving this problem. Carry out your plan: Using your plan, show your work and your solution. Review and discuss your solution. Reflect on your solution.
Be Prepared to share your presentation with the class.