Geometry in Architecture Project
This project was adapted from a Project Based Lesson on nextlesson.org. We spent time learning about various geometrical concepts. We went on a Geometry in Architecture walk while observing and sketching the geometrical elements of buildings we saw. Then students designed a structure using certain geometric elements. Students created a rough draft and then they transferred their design to a Google Drawing. They presented their final plans to the class in order to have the change to be awarded the Architectural Award for their design.
Each design needed to have the following geometric elements included:
* 3 triangles (right angle, equilateral, scalene OR isosceles)
* 1 trapezoid or parallelogram
* 3 angles (right, acute, obtuse)
* 1 hexagon
* 1 circle
* 1 line segment
* 1 set of parallel lines
* 1 set of intersecting lines
* 1 non-symmetrical shape
* 1 Octagon (optional)
* 1 ray (optional)
* A geometrical name for the building
RAYdish Garden
By Graham
McSquare
By Joseph
Octa Pet Shop
By Kaydence
The Hexagon Restaurant
By Kameron
Acute Angle Angels Mall
By Karina
Acute Pet Shop
By Zara
Acute Pet Shop
By Samantha
Octagon Puppy Salon
By Willa
Ra7.C0 Building
By Thomas
Hexagon Hotel
By Brendon
Hexagon Hotel
By Rex
Triangles
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Measuring Angles with a Protractor
Angles
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Plant a Garden Project
(Learning About Perimeter and Area)
Adapted from a NextLesson.org project
This project is called Plant a Garden. Students will learn about area and perimeter, as well as, how to apply these skills in the creation of a "possible" school garden. Students will be involved in researching on the internet, preparing an oral presentation, practicing finding the area and perimeter of shapes, and creating a garden plan that will be shared with others.
Students will use their math knowledge to begin planning a garden with a small group. Groups will design their garden using Google Drawings and a grid. They will determine the area and perimeter of each crop section, as well as, the total area and perimeter of the garden. Students will demonstrate their understanding of how to calculate area and perimeter by creating a Screencast How To video.
They will stake their garden plans outside in a designated spot. Once their gardens are staked, they will take the rest of the class on a tour of their garden and explain the math that they used in order to plan and create their "possible" school garden.
Students will use their math knowledge to begin planning a garden with a small group. Groups will design their garden using Google Drawings and a grid. They will determine the area and perimeter of each crop section, as well as, the total area and perimeter of the garden. Students will demonstrate their understanding of how to calculate area and perimeter by creating a Screencast How To video.
They will stake their garden plans outside in a designated spot. Once their gardens are staked, they will take the rest of the class on a tour of their garden and explain the math that they used in order to plan and create their "possible" school garden.
Introducing: Math in the Garden
How to Find Area and Perimeter of Rectangles
How to Find Area and Perimeter of Irregular Shapes
What is Square Foot Gardening?
Example: Garden Diagram
Student Group Diagrams
(Showing Area & Perimeter)
How to Calculate Area & Perimeter
(Student Screencast Videos)
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Introducing...
Our Multiplication Music Videos
During our work around the concept of multiplication, we watched multiplication music videos we found online to help us memorize our facts. Thomas wondered why we couldn't create our own multiplication videos to help others with their multiplication facts. So he developed the project called, Multiplication Music Videos. He shared the proposal with the class and it was an unanimous YES! Here are the steps he and the class created:
Step 1: Decide on a group and choose a fact
Step 2: Choose music
Step 3: Write multiplication lyrics
Step 4: Practice A LOT
Step 5: Film
Step 6: Edit video
So far, this project has been the most challenging one of the year! I made one change to the proposal because of time constraints and that was, I did most of the video editing.
We hope you enjoy our Multiplication Music Videos!
Step 1: Decide on a group and choose a fact
Step 2: Choose music
Step 3: Write multiplication lyrics
Step 4: Practice A LOT
Step 5: Film
Step 6: Edit video
So far, this project has been the most challenging one of the year! I made one change to the proposal because of time constraints and that was, I did most of the video editing.
We hope you enjoy our Multiplication Music Videos!
9's Made Fun with Cups
Singer/Songwriters: Willa & Kaydence
Songwriter: Silas
Filmed with Veescope Greenscreen App
Edited with iMovie
The 6's Song
Singer/Songwriters: Rachel & Joseph
Filmed with Veescope Greenscreen App
Edited with iMovie
Learn to Multiply
Singer/Songwriters: Karina, Zara, Graham & Kameron
Filmed with Veescope Greenscreen App
Edited with iMovie
Counting 2's
Singer/Songwriters: Samantha & Zara
Filmed with Veescope Greenscreen App
Edited with iMovie
A Makerspace Project:
Multiplication Board Games
A Makerspace Project: Multiplication Board Game
Objective: Create a board game where players must solve multiplication problems to win.
Did you include?
Objective: Create a board game where players must solve multiplication problems to win.
- You are board game designers. Your game can have any theme you choose and you decide how your game is won. You are creating your game board for at least 4 players to play. It has to be fun to play and it has to be easy to follow the rules.
- You must create (at least) 20 question cards related to multiplication. They can be math facts, story problems or a combination of both.
- You must provide clear, written directions so players know how to play your game.
- You will need to produce a key to go with your game so the players will be able to check their answers and know if they are correct.
- You will need to develop a board game proposal and get approval before you begin.
Did you include?
- 20 question cards
- An answer key
- Clear directions for players
- Rules for players
- A colorful and exciting game board
Multiplication Fun!
After listening to several multiplication stories, we decided that we agreed that multiplication makes counting things easier! We are currently learning multiplication strategies, such as; arrays, equal groups, repeated addition, skip counting and break apart one factor.
We demonstrated our understanding of arrays by creating our own Array Cities! The buildings all show windows arranged into arrays. We wrote the corresponding multiplication problem on each building. Some of the cities were named; New Yorkie, Kitty City, Hedgeville, Northern Lightville, and Itty City.
Along with learning about multiplication strategies, we've been focusing on fluency and automaticity of the multiplication facts. It is important to be both quick and accurate. We are taking 2 minute timed multiplication tests. One of our strategies to help us memorize the multiplication facts is to listen to multiplication songs!
We are also creating individual, interactive "Multiplication Lapbooks" where we will be storing multiplication flashcards, manipulative charts, flipbooks and multiplication vocabulary words.
We are also creating individual, interactive "Multiplication Lapbooks" where we will be storing multiplication flashcards, manipulative charts, flipbooks and multiplication vocabulary words.
Learning Our Multiplication Facts
With Songs
We have been memorizing our multiplication facts using many different strategies. One of our strategies is to skip count using music. Here are some of the songs that we've found to help us!
Students are going to choose a multiplication fact that has been difficult for them to remember, find music, write their own lyrics and create a multiplication music video. STAY TUNED!
Students are going to choose a multiplication fact that has been difficult for them to remember, find music, write their own lyrics and create a multiplication music video. STAY TUNED!
2's Song
3's Song
4's Song
5's Song
6's Song
7's Song
8's Song
9's Song
10's Song
The Million Dollar Math Project
Step Three
Step Four
Step Five
Student Created Portfolios
Math About Me Posters
Place Value
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Rounding Numbers
What is rounding and why do we do it?
www.helpingwithmath.com/by_subject/place_value/rounding.htm
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