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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)

1.

What do you notice?

2.

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
3.
I am designing a tiny house using the __________
4.

Shipping Container

5.

Cabin

6.

School Bus

Ask, Revise, and Answer

7.

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

8.

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.
9.

What is the combined area of the hallway and bedroom? Explain or show your reasoning.

10.

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