Geometry in Architecture

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Geometry in Architecture

• Student Generated PowerPoint Presentations

Teacher information located after the last
presentation slide.
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• Nature's great book is written in mathematics.
• Galileo
• Italian physicist and astronomer

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Geometry In Nature
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• Math is sometimes called the science of
  patterns.
• Ronald Graham
• Mathematician

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Geometry In Architecture
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Triangles are rigid. Their angles cannot be
changed therefore, they are the strongest shape
used in building. They provide structural
integrity.
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Notice how the columns on the front of the
Capitol and along the dome create parallel lines.
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How many different types of symmetry can you find
in this tiled archway? Where are the lines of
reflection?
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Objectives

• By the end of this project, students will be able
  to
• Identify a variety of geometric shapes
• Define specific geometric shapes
• Explain how each different shape identified fits
  its specific geometric definition

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Overview of the Assignment

• As a team, you will be making a PowerPoint
  presentation. Each presentation slide will
  display examples of geometry found in the
  architecture of our community, vocabulary word
  and definition, and how the picture and shape
  meet the definition standards.

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Materials

• Digital Camera
• Checkout from school
• Your own
• Cell phone
• Computer
• Vocabulary List
• Math textbook (glossary of terms)
• Online glossary of math terms

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Partners

• Choose wisely
• Grade is the same for all members of the group
• No more than 3 in a group
• You may work alone

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Instructions

• Create your team
• Checkout a digital camera from your teacher or be
  prepared with one of your own.
• Print out a copy of the Geometry Vocabulary
  list located in the Assignments folder

• My Computer
• Assignments folder
• Teachers folder
• Geometry Vocabulary List Doc.

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Homework

• Take a walk around your neighborhood including
  main streets.
• Take pictures of examples of each vocabulary word
  as you find the geometric shape in architecture
  (building design).

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Class Work

• Download your pictures to your folder.
• Divide up the vocabulary words evenly between
  team members.
• Create PowerPoint slides with the following
  information

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Requirements

• Introduction slide
• Vocabulary slides
• End Slides

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Introduction Slide

• Title
• Team Member Names
• Class Period
• Date

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Artistic Architecture

• Janey Doe
• Bobby Sox
• Dusty Rhodes

Geometry 2nd Period October 12, 2008
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Vocabulary Slides

• 20 Vocabulary Words Required
• 2 words per slide

• Including
• Vocabulary word
• Definition of the vocabulary word
• Photo example of the vocabulary word
• Explanation of how the photo is an example of the
  vocabulary word.

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Sample Slide
Explanation
Vocabulary Word
Photo
Definition
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End Slide

• One for each team member
• 1. Team Members Name
• 2. Short paragraph of what was learned
• through this assignment.
• 3. Photo of Student

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Sample End Slide
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Finishing

• To complete the project
• Double check your definitions, photos, and
  explanations for accuracy.
• Add transitions if desired.
• Upload your project to the student- work folder
  for grading.
• Prepare group for project presentation. (Who is
  going to do what?)

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Grading Rubric
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Rubric Cont.
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Scores
A

• 25-21.5 points A
• 21-19 points B
• 18.5 16.5 points C
• 16 14.5 points D
• Below 14 points F

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Geometry in Architecture

• Student Generated PowerPoint Presentations

Teacher information located after the last
presentation slide.
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Teacher Information

• This project will build on prior knowledge
  (scaffolding). Previous vocabulary instruction
  will be necessary prior to this project.
• Students with IEPs or other special needs should
  be given the accommodation of extra time or a
  reduced number of vocabulary words necessary for
  their project.
• Advanced students should be encouraged to use
  more technical vocabulary definitions as part of
  their project.
• Students with advanced computer skills or
  experience with PowerPoint should be partnered
  with students who need to increase their skills.
  This partnership will foster learning for both
  students as they learn to work together to
  complete a quality project.

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• Extension Activities The following web sites
  contain additional information and extension
  activities for classroom use. These sites could
  be used as extension activities or as learning
  sites for additional practice or rewards. A brief
  explanation accompanies each website.

• http//www.aaamath.com/geo.htm Vocabulary
  explanations and facts suited for lower level
  learners (special education).
• http//campus.northpark.edu/math/precalculus/Trans
  cendental/Trigonometric/Geometry/Exercises/exercis
  es.html Geometry and Trigonometry practice
  exercises.
• http//www.learner.org/teacherslab/math/geometry/
  Great site filled with games, activities, and
  information covering many different mathematical
  concepts.
• http//cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/web/2000/heal/site
  slist.htm A collection of great sight filled
  with game, activities, and math problem web
  sites.
• http//www.math.com/practice/Geometry.html
  Online interactive Geometry units including unit
  quizzes. Could also be used in the classroom as
  specific geometry units.