| Lesson Plan ID: |
23895 |
| Title: |
Symmetry: Theory, Reality and Art! |
| Overview/Annotation: |
Students will explore symmetry as defined in geometry, as seen in their community and through the art of Escher-Escher Art Website. Technology and art are incorporated in this lesson. The incorporation of art is an important element in developing the ‘whole child’ if a school system has been forced to eliminate a formal arts program.
This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science, GEMS Project funded by the Malone Family Foundation.
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| Content Standard(s): |
| MA(9-12) Algebraic Connections | 9. Analyze the aesthetics of real-life situations using line symmetry, rotational symmetry, or the golden ratio. | | AED(7-12) Visual Arts: Level I | 1. Create original works of art from direct observation. | | AED(7-12) Visual Arts: Level I | 5. Demonstrate the use of traditional, digital, and multimedia techniques to create works of art. |
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| Local/National Standards: |
NCTM
Geometry: Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations
Connections: Recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics.
Representation: Create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas |
| Primary Learning Objective(s): |
The student will learn to identify the three types of symmetry: rotation, reflection, and translation. |
| Additional Learning Objective(s): |
Students will learn to tessellate and identify tessellations. |
| Approximate Duration of the Lesson: |
91 to 120 Minutes |
| Materials and Equipment: |
Colored Paper, Scissors, Tape or glue, and white copy paper |
| Technology Resources Needed: |
*Internet Access--as a class or for each individual (see steps)
*Photo Editing Software
*Digital Camera
*Microsoft Paint
*Class Flash Drive (for students to save work
*MS PowerPoint
*LCD Projector for PowerPoint presentation |
| Background/Preparation: |
*Have a wiki space (blog site or PowerPoint) set up for students to submit their work--Free Wikispaces for Educators
*View PowerPoint prior to class and print notes pages
*Attempt the assigned Projects to anticipate student questions.
*Review (edit) attached grade rubric
*Schedule lab time |
| Procedures/Activities: |
1.)Prior to class: (A.) review PowerPoint, (B.) secure cameras, (C.) schedule lab time (see assignment handout).
2.)In Class: Use PowerPoint to discuss various types of symmetry giving examples of each.
Review project handout, 'Symmetry' (attached), and break students into groups.
3.)Walk around the school with students, allowing time for them to photograph objects that reflect the 3 types of symmetry discussed in class (alternatives to this assignment are listed below under ‘Accommodations’).
4.)In the lab, students transfer the photos to a computer.
5.)Students open the photos with Microsoft Paint (or PowerPoint) and use software tools to identify the type of symmetry in their pictures.
6.)Students save their samples to the class flash drive
8.)While in the lab, have students explore the Shodor Website about tessellations. ( Shodor) Shodor is a national resourcefor computational science education. It includes lesson plans, online student activities and more!
9.)Later in class: View the Wiki (blog or PowerPoint) with students and invite comments. Grades can easily be assigned while viewing with the students (see rubric on assignment handout).
10.)As an additional activity, allow students time to attempt their own tessellations (see teacher note in "Symmetry" PowerPoint about the importance of art in mathematics).
11.)Directions for Tessellations can be viewed on the second part of the "Symmetry" PowerPoint.
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| Attachments:**Some files will display in a new window. Others will prompt you to download. |
SYMMETRY.ppt
SYMMETRY assignment and rubric.rtf
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| Assessment Strategies: |
A rubric is included in the student handout – alter as needed. |
| Extension: |
For students who will easily master this concept, the lesson can be extended to include a video podcast showcasing various types of symmetry.Podcasting for Beginners |
| Remediation: |
Give students pictures/clip art and have them name the symmetry. |
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Each area below is a direct link to general teaching strategies/classroom
accommodations
for students with identified learning and/or behavior problems such as: reading
or math performance below grade level; test or classroom assignments/quizzes at
a failing level; failure to complete assignments independently; difficulty with
short-term memory, abstract concepts, staying on task, or following directions;
poor peer interaction or temper tantrums, and other learning or behavior problems.
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| Presentation of Material
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Materials |
| Attention |
Using Groups and Peers |
| Assisting the Reluctant Starter
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Dealing with Inappropriate
Behavior |
Be sure to check the student's IEP for specific accommodations. |
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