Mathematical Gift Wrapping
🎁🎁In this updated activity, students will use math to explore two methods of wrapping gifts, including the mathematical method demonstrated by Sara Santos. They'll calcul...
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A geodesic icosahedron, the Times Square New Year's eve ball
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Do I have enough wrapping paper?
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Wrapping presents on the diagonal
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