Magna-Tects designed their own Magna-Tiles Hockey Rinks! The first setup has a shape made up of three Rectangles. One rectangle is the ice rink, the second rectangle is behind the goal, and the third is where the players are waiting! Can you see that the third rectangle is divided into three equal sections?
The second setup has replaced the toy goals! Instead, there are two Right Triangles positioned to catch the puck. Which is bigger; the toy goals or the Shape of the #magnatiles goal using Small Squares and Right Triangles? We hypothesize that the toy goals are wider but the #magnatiles goals do not have a top so it is open on top!
Which Hockey Rink setup has a bigger playing space? To find out, we measure the surface area!
- Setup # 1 is 6 Small Squares long and 4 Small Squares wide. 6 x 4 = 24 Magna-Tiles Small Squares
- Setup # 2 is 6 Small Squares long and 3 Small Squares wide. 6 x 3 = 18 Magna-Tiles Small Squares
Or, simply count Small Squares used to make the “floor” of the hockey rink! 24 > 18 so the first setup has a larger playing area!
It is fun to incorporate math ideas in Magna-Tiles play! Parents can use math language to encourage a positive attitude towards math and to demonstrate the importance of math skills in our everyday lives!
These #magnatiles Hockey Rinks were designed and made by Magna-Tects who love hockey! Here is their homemade hockey rink in their own backyard!
Sometimes our Magna-Tiles Creations are knocked down and Magna-Tects must rebuild! Even Felix the Cat enjoys Magna-Tiles and Hockey!
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