AMP-IT-UP 6th Grade Packaging Challenge

 

Module Summary: AMP-IT-UP - Some Assembly Required

Students simulate packaging procedures to determine which procedure is the most consistent and efficient in creating the greatest number of wall hanger kits. Students reason quantitatively using measures of center and variability to construct and defend arguments regarding the best procedure.

Link to Lesson Plan PDF (pending)

For Teachers:

Annotated Teacher Edition - The teacher edition of the Automated Packaging Challenge curriculum that has been annotated with notes and tips for teachers.
 
Prep Guide - Instructions on how to implement the module. Includes information about the standards that the module addresses and how to incorporate the 5E learning model.
 
Student Pages Packet P2A Key - List of all materials that are needed for the module. List includes the cost and vendors of the materials.
 
Student Pages Packet P5A Key - List of all materials that are needed for the module. List includes the cost and vendors of the materials.
 
Materials List - List of all materials that are needed for the module. List includes the cost and vendors of the materials.
 
Materials Prep Guide - Instructions on how to prepare the materials for the module.
 
Supply Check List - Spreadsheet used to check that all materials needed for the module are present.
 
Labels for Drywall Anchor Bags - Microsoft Word document of labels for drywall anchor bags.
 
Labels for Just Like Home Note Cards - Microsoft Word document of labels for just like home note cards.
 
Labels for Note Card Bags - Microsoft Word document of labels for note card bags.
 
Labels for Nuts and Bolts Bags - Microsoft Word document of labels for nuts and bolts bags.
 
Labels for Picture Hook Bags - Microsoft Word document of labels for picture hook bags.
 
Labels for Procedure 1 Gallon Bags - Microsoft Word document of labels for procedure 1 gallon bags.
 
Labels for Procedure 1 Cannisters - Microsoft Word document of labels for procedure 1 cannisters.
 
Labels for Procedure 2 Gallon Bags - Microsoft Word document of labels for procedure 2 gallon bags.
 
 

For Students:

Student Edition - The module curriculum booklet for students.
 
Student Pages Packet Letter Sized - The worksheets that students will need to complete the module.
 
Student Pages Packet Legal Sized - The worksheets that students will need to complete the module.
 
Packaging Procedures Sheet - Worksheets Outlining the procedures of the module for students.
 
 

Videos:

  1. Video - Meals for Kids - A video showing the assembly line process of people packaging meals for kids.
  2. Video - Flockheed Eggcraft Factory - A video cartoon showing the assembly line process of eggs being packaged.
  3. Video - Charlie Chaplin - Modern Times - A video of Charlie Chaplin working on an assembly line.
  4. Video - Krispy Kreme - A video of the assembly line process for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.

Complete Set of Module Files:

Download a complete package of the module here