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lines and angles
By Jo

At the end of my geometry unit I do an activity that you could do just with lines and angles. I divide my class into groups of 4. Each person in the group covers his desk with freezer paper, flat side up not shiny side. Then
using stick pretzels they have to do an example of each type of line and angle. We fasten them on the freezer paper using frosting from a can. They have to use a marker to label all items. After they are checked, they get to eat them. I also include shapes in this. I also usually ask for volunteers to bring in bags of pretzels and frosting. It takes about 1 medium bag of pretzels per

group (they eat what is left of course) and 1 can of frosting for 2 groups. The kids LOVE this activity. It really has easy clean up and is very motivating--good for an observation.