Unit 8 - Lesson 4 - Grade 3: Illustrative Mathematics

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Grade 3 Unit
Lesson 4: Tiny House: Design and Solve
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
Grade 3 Unit
Lesson 4: Tiny House: Design and Solve
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
Lesson: Tiny House: Design and Solve

Notice and Wonder: Tiny Houses (Warm Up)

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What do you notice?

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What do you wonder?

Design a Tiny House

Here is an image of the inside of a converted school bus.
Choose the type of tiny house you will design. Be sure to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each type and how you’ll use the area.


Create a design for your tiny house. Be sure to include:
  • different rooms
  • windows and a door
  • furniture and any other details you think are important
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I am designing a tiny house using the __________
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Shipping Container

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Cabin

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School Bus

Ask, Revise, and Answer

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Write one question about your tiny house design that involves area.

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Write one question about your tiny house design that involves perimeter.

Work with a partner to answer your own questions about your tiny house design. Make any revisions to your questions if needed.
Find a new partner. Answer their questions about their tiny house design.
Cool Down: Area and Perimeter
Each square on the diagram is 1 square foot.
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What is the combined area of the hallway and bedroom? Explain or show your reasoning.

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What is the perimeter of the living room and dining area? Explain or show your reasoning.