Using Logic in Harry Potter

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Students are given a challenging riddle from Harry Potter that requires creative problem-solving and logic to solve. The solution to this riddle was not provided in the book, forcing students to think outside the box and use critical thinking skills. To begin, students will need to create seven unique bottles using clues from the riddle. To print these bottles, students can utilize a 3D printer such as the MakerBot Replicator. Settings for printing include rafts, supports, resolution, and infill percentage. For this activity, standard settings of yes for rafts, no for supports, standard resolution, and 10% infill are recommended. The design process begins with the Makerbot PrintShop app on an iPad. Students can use this app to create their own vase designs, which will be reduced in size by 25%. However, students may need to adjust the bottle sizes slightly larger depending on their printer settings. Alternatively, students can use a different software to design the bottles. This activity is designed to promote problem-solving skills and logical thinking. By working in groups, students will develop their logic skills, which are essential for mathematical proofs, including geometry proofs. Objectives: * Students will enhance their logic skills. * Students will practice making sense of problems and persevering in solving them (CCSS.Math.Practice.MP1). To implement this lesson plan, students can work in groups to design and print the seven bottles. Each group member can contribute by designing one or two bottles, depending on the size of the group. Duration: * This activity will likely span two days. * The first day is dedicated to introducing the riddle and designing the bottles, which may need to be printed overnight. * On the second day, students can focus on solving the riddle. Preparation: * Students do not require any prior knowledge or background information for this activity. Assessment: * This activity can be completed without a formal assessment or counted towards a participation grade. * Participation grades can be awarded based on: + Designing bottles (3 points) + Setting up bottles (7 points) + Solving the riddle (5 points)