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Amazing Angles and Super Symmetry: Build a Snowflake!
Class experience
US Grade 4
Let it snow! In this class we will investigate the beauty, symmetry, math and science of snowflakes and snow crystals. We will view images of actual snowflakes, and watch video of snowflakes growing in a lab. As a group we will discuss what we know about snowflakes and their structure. Then after a quick hands-on math lesson on symmetry and the three different types of angles: acute, obtuse and right, we will have some practice with a protractor creating and measuring angles. Finally we will...
Students will learn the characteristics of a snowflake, basic protractor skills, the definition for three different types of angles, and the definition of symmetry.
I have had the pleasure of teaching this fun lesson to students in the science classroom and during family STEAM and science night events over the course of my 20-year teaching career. With over 40 years of New England winters under my belt I have a deep love and appreciation for the math and beauty of the snowflake!
A protractor (If you do not have an actual protractor, you can print a paper one from the link listed in external resources for free. Students should cut it out prior to class so it is ready to use.) Popsicle sticks or toothpicks or q-tips (or all three) Paper White glue or a low-temp glue gun (optional)
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Hi! I'm Sarah Benton Feitlinger and I love teaching my passions: science, nature, wildlife, STEM and STEAM, to students in Preschool through 6th grade. I hold a Bachelors degree in Biology and a Masters degree in Science Education. I have almost...
Group Class
$10
per classMeets once
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
2-6 learners per class