Sample Development Band Activities
• Students investigate how devices such as an overhead projector or binoculars use
mirrors, or glass prisms as mirrors, in combination. They should then apply their
findings to the construction of a mirror-using device, such as a periscope, paying
close attention to the precision of the angles involved.
• Students locate and report on a wide range of “matchstick” puzzles, for example, they
use 6 matches to form 4 equilateral triangles. They then create original matchstick
puzzles.
• Students investigate characteristics of objects that make structures flexible or rigid,
fragile or strong, efficient for packing or stacking, and cost effective. For example,
they design and construct an efficient supermarket trolley, or bridge, perhaps
modelling them by using straws, or newspaper.
• Investigate Escher’s tricks with perspective. Make drawings using these ideas.