Unit Guide for Grade 6: Download PDF (3MB)
| Module | Teacher Notes | Presentation | Student Handout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1 – Intro to Design | Download PDF (800KB) | Download PPT (18MB) | Download PDF (800KB) |
| Module 2 – Soma Cube Puzzle | Download PDF (2MB) | Download PPT (18MB) | Download PDF (1MB) |
| Module 3 – Hanging Mobile | Download PDF (1MB) | Download PPT (43MB) | Download PDF (698KB) |
| Low Tech Module | Hanging Mobile (online) |
Full Packet for Grade 6: Download PDF (Coming Soon)
Additional Resources – Beyond Soma Cube
Soma Cube Nets
Are your soma cubes taking too long to print in the 3D printer?
Try making them with these nets. Print them out, cut on the solid lines, and fold on the dotted lines. Use glue on the glue tabs to close the shape.
These may be a bit challenging.
Printable Rulers
Choose from 138 printable rulers, in PDF format, that you can download and print for free. Be sure to print at 100% or actual size so the rulers will stay true to size.
Solve equations with balancing mobiles
Solve equations using balancing mobiles. This is an online game that also lets you build your own balancing equations to solve.
Mobiles throughout History
Mobile-maker Marco Mahler on the history of art mobiles—before Calder.
New Soma Cube Designs
Using the elegance of a simple puzzle to explore creativity.
Modular Origami
A paper-folding technique which uses two or more sheets of paper to create a larger and more complex structure.