After reading several variations of The Gingerbread Boy the cluster was presented with this outtake to the original story: The Gingerbread Boy has eluded all those who wanted to capture or eat him. He has run so far and so hard, that he has become lost. The challenge is to design a maze that will take him from the end of the chase back home.
The maze must have at least 3 deadends. A bonus will be given for any maze that has two paths through. The students were supplied with a large-scale grid and paper straws to construct the walls of the maze. The path must accommodate a marble (Gingerbread Boy).
All teams succeeded in creating a maze with the required characteristics. When debriefed, the teams agreed that while they somewhat mapped the path out before putting in the walls, it was easier to work the paths once the walls were in. The teams enjoyed mini gingerbread cookies while they worked.
The maze must have at least 3 deadends. A bonus will be given for any maze that has two paths through. The students were supplied with a large-scale grid and paper straws to construct the walls of the maze. The path must accommodate a marble (Gingerbread Boy).
All teams succeeded in creating a maze with the required characteristics. When debriefed, the teams agreed that while they somewhat mapped the path out before putting in the walls, it was easier to work the paths once the walls were in. The teams enjoyed mini gingerbread cookies while they worked.