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| Topic        = Sensorial
| Topic        = Sensorial
| Subtopic      = Visual Discrimination of Form
| Subtopic      = Visual Discrimination of Form
| Photo         = Powers of two cube.JPG
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| Level        = [[Primary]]
| Level        = [[Primary]]
| Age          = 3 +
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This activity prepares the child for understanding the binary system.
This activity prepares the child for understanding the binary system.
== Presentation ==
== Presentations ==
# Step one
===Presentation 1===
# Step two, etc
# Carry the material to a table.  Place on the left side of the table.
#:[[File:Po2C 1.JPG|250px]]
# Remove the blocks one at a time and place on the table as shown.
#:[[File:Po2C 2.JPG|230px]] [[File:Po2C 3.JPG|230px]] [[File:Po2C 4.JPG|230px]] [[File:Po2C 5.JPG|230px]] [[File:Po2C 6.JPG|230px]] [[File:Po2C 7.JPG|230px]] [[File:Po2C 8.JPG|230px]]
# Rebuild the cube in the box by replacing the blocks in the opposite order from which they were taken out.
#:[[File:Po2C 7.JPG|230px]] [[File:Po2C 6.JPG|230px]] [[File:Po2C 5.JPG|230px]] [[File:Po2C 4.JPG|230px]] [[File:Po2C 3.JPG|230px]] [[File:Po2C 2.JPG|230px]]
===Presentation 2===
# Remove the blocks from the box as in the first presentation, but leave more room at the bottom of the table.
#:[[File:Po2C 9.JPG|230px]]
# Rebuild the cube on the table as shown.
#:[[File:Po2C 10.JPG|230px]] [[File:Po2C 11.JPG|230px]] [[File:Po2C 12.JPG|230px]] [[File:Po2C 13.JPG|230px]] [[File:Po2C 14.JPG|230px]] [[File:Po2C 15.JPG|230px]] [[File:Po2C 16.JPG|230px]]


== Points of Interest ==
== Points of Interest ==
The moment at which the blocks form a larger cube.


== Control of Error ==
== Control of Error ==
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== Variations and Extensions ==
== Variations and Extensions ==
* The cube can be built upside down starting with the smallest pieces, and ending with the largest one.
* The cube can be built upside down starting with the smallest pieces, and ending with the largest one.
*:[[File:Po2C 9.JPG|200px]] [[File:Po2C v2.JPG|200px]] [[File:Po2C v3.JPG|200px]] [[File:Po2C v4.JPG|200px]] [[File:Po2C v5.JPG|200px]] [[File:Po2C v6.JPG|200px]] [[File:Po2C v7.JPG|200px]] [[File:Po2C v8.JPG|200px]] [[File:Po2C v9.JPG|200px]]


== Material ==
== Material ==
===Where to Buy===
[[Category:Where to Buy]]
Prices and links checked: 07 October 2020
<br>(Amazon/Bookshop are affiliate links, which help cover costs of running the site.)
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|[https://adenamontessori.com/ius/details.php?did=66 Adena]
|$21.92
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|[https://www.affordmontessori.com/index.php/montessori-material/mathematics/power-of-2.html Affordable Montessori]
|$28.00
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|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Power_of_Two_Cube_p/m08.htm Alison's]
|$42.50
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|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Power_of_Two_Cube_Premium_Quality_p/pm72.htm Alison's]
|$80.00
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|[https://bruinsmontessori.com/power-of-2-cube.html Bruins]
|$80.00
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|[https://www.montessoriequipment.com/Power-of-2-Cubes-p/m.135.1.htm IFIT]
|$23.00
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|[https://www.kidadvance.com/power-of-2-cube.html Kid Advance]
|$25.99
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|[https://www.leaderjoyusa.com/power-of-2-cube.html?search=power Leader Joy]
|$29.95
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|[https://www.thematerialscompany.com/collections/sensorial/products/power-of-two Materials Co. of Boston]
|$76.00
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|$30.00
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|[https://montessorioutlet.com/power-of-2-cube.html Montessori Outlet]
|$27.95
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|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/power-of-two-cube-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/4874/ Nienhuis]
|$64.94
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|[https://www.pinkmontessori.com/collections/mathematics-1/products/power-of-2-cubes Pink Montessori]
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Revision as of 16:29, 7 October 2020

Powers of Two Cube
Sensorial - Visual Discrimination of Form
Powers of two cube.JPG
LevelPrimary
Age3 +
PrerequisitesPink Tower

This activity prepares the child for understanding the binary system.

Presentations

Presentation 1

  1. Carry the material to a table. Place on the left side of the table.
    Po2C 1.JPG
  2. Remove the blocks one at a time and place on the table as shown.
    Po2C 2.JPG Po2C 3.JPG Po2C 4.JPG Po2C 5.JPG Po2C 6.JPG Po2C 7.JPG Po2C 8.JPG
  3. Rebuild the cube in the box by replacing the blocks in the opposite order from which they were taken out.
    Po2C 7.JPG Po2C 6.JPG Po2C 5.JPG Po2C 4.JPG Po2C 3.JPG Po2C 2.JPG

Presentation 2

  1. Remove the blocks from the box as in the first presentation, but leave more room at the bottom of the table.
    Po2C 9.JPG
  2. Rebuild the cube on the table as shown.
    Po2C 10.JPG Po2C 11.JPG Po2C 12.JPG Po2C 13.JPG Po2C 14.JPG Po2C 15.JPG Po2C 16.JPG

Points of Interest

The moment at which the blocks form a larger cube.

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

  • The cube can be built upside down starting with the smallest pieces, and ending with the largest one.
    Po2C 9.JPG Po2C v2.JPG Po2C v3.JPG Po2C v4.JPG Po2C v5.JPG Po2C v6.JPG Po2C v7.JPG Po2C v8.JPG Po2C v9.JPG

Material

Where to Buy

Prices and links checked: 07 October 2020
(Amazon/Bookshop are affiliate links, which help cover costs of running the site.)

Powers of Two Cube
Store Price
Adena $21.92
Affordable Montessori $28.00
Alison's $42.50
Alison's $80.00
Bruins $80.00
IFIT $23.00
Kid Advance $25.99
Leader Joy $29.95
Materials Co. of Boston $76.00
Montessori Concepts $30.00
Montessori Outlet $27.95
Nienhuis $64.94
Pink Montessori $22.89
Thinkamajigs $28.95