Explore a classic optimization problem in this 50-minute professional development video for high school math teachers. Delve into the challenge of cutting a piece of wire and bending the pieces into regular polygons to enclose either minimum or maximum area. Engage with hands-on activities that address Common Core Standards, led by instructor Chris Gann from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. Learn about data analysis, graphing, curve fitting, and variable definition as you work through the wire problem variations. Gain valuable insights and teaching strategies to enhance your STEM education toolkit and inspire your students' mathematical thinking.