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Snowflake Coasters. Materials Ruler Pencil Fine tip marker Felt 4 tiles per rotation Modge Podge Foil Sponge brush Sander Damp cloth Hot glue gun Production cost worksheet. I can add, subtract, multiply and divide decimal numbers. Standard 5.NBT.7
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Snowflake Coasters • Materials • Ruler • Pencil • Fine tip marker • Felt • 4 tiles per rotation • ModgePodge • Foil • Sponge brush • Sander • Damp cloth • Hot glue gun • Production cost • worksheet I can add, subtract, multiply and divide decimal numbers. Standard 5.NBT.7 I can make precise measurements and specify the units. Standard SC 5.5.1 Directions: Listen to the manager read the task sheet. Review the steps on the picture walk before you begin. Following the picture walk, complete the steps to make a snowflake coaster. When you are done, clean up your area. Wash the sponge brush thoroughly so that it can be reused. Put your coasters in a safe place to dry. Complete the production cost worksheet. Put your finished worksheet in the completed rotation basket when you are done. NOISE LEVEL 1 PBL Connection: Becoming an Entrepreneur
Snowflake Coasters I can add, subtract, multiply and divide decimal numbers. Standard 5.NBT.7 Name _____________________ Directions: Complete the calculations to determine the production cost per coaster. Expenses: Fabric 5.99 Sanders 5.94 Spray Paint 3.98 4 x 4 “ Tiles 8.00 High Gloss Coating 5.99 ModgePodge 4.99 Total snowflake coasters produced = 50 Per product cost = ________ Suggested retail price for a set of 4 coasters = _______ Show all work.
TIP: Make sure your work space is free of dust after you are done sanding your tile. Step 1: Sand all the rough edges off of the tile with the sander. Step 2: Wipe off all the dust with the damp cloth.
TIP: Remember to work from the edge of the fabric to conserve your materials. Step 3: Measure the width at 4 ¼ inches. Measure the height at 4 ¼ inches. Step 4: Draw a line marking the edges of the square you measured.
TIP: Be careful not to burn yourself! You can use a ruler to smooth out the felt onto the tile if you don’t want to touch the felt with your hands. Step 6: Use hot glue to put glue down around the edges of the tile and a large x in the middle of the tile. Place the felt onto the tile and smooth it out so that it lies flat. Step 5: Use your scissors to cut out your square.
TIP: Place a piece of foil under your tile to create a workspace. You will keep your coaster on the foil until it dries and the final step is completed. Step 7: Gather your materials to place the snowflake onto your coaster. Step 8: Use the sponge brush to brush a fine layer of ModgePodge onto the top of the tile.
TIP: Make sure that everyone places their snowflake on their tile in the same position as yours. These four tiles will make one coaster set! Step 10: Brush a heavy layer of ModgePodge onto the top of the tile and the snowflake. Cover this space thoroughly! Be careful not to move your snowflake as you brush it. Step 9: Center the snowflake on the tile.
TIP: Keep your tile on the foil somewhere safe in your classroom until it is completely dry. Mrs. Spear will spray all the tiles with a water resistant sealant before you assemble the coasters for sale. Step 11: Your completed tile should look similar to the one pictured below. Last step: Your finished product will look like this when it dries!