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Tool: Bricks Activity Applet
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Description: This applet has an additional feature that allows students to investigate some more general characteristics of Bricks problem since they can attempt building walls of different sizes. They might embark on the following investigations:
  • Can any dimension of wall by filled with bricks?
  • How many ways are there to build and n by m wall without fault lines?
  • Are there strategies that can help the building of walls with bricks?
Technology Type: Java Applet 
Guide: User's Guide (opens a new window)
Author: Nathalie Sinclair and Matt Wringe
Language: English 
Cost: Does not require payment for use

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Lesson Plans: Bricks Activity
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Activities: Bricks Activity
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