Calculus

= 7: Calculus =

The "box" problem ("Easter basket" problem)

 * Give each student a piece of paper and ask them to cut a square (same size) from each corner. Then they fold up the sides to create a box without a lid.




 * Ask the students to measure the length, width and height and calculate the volume.
 * Next ask each student what volume they had. It will be apparent that it is different.
 * The question is what size square will result in the maximum volume. (If it is Easter time, we can say we are making an Easter basket so the Easter Bunny can bring chocolate.)