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Amazing Angles and Super Symmetry: Build a Snowflake!

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Ages 9-11
Live One-Time Class
In this STEAM lesson students will observe the intricate beauty of real snowflakes. We will practice identifying and measuring different angles as well as investigate symmetry while we build our own beautiful snowflake models.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(4 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
2-6 learners per class
40 min

What's included

1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours

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 get to work creating our own snowflake models and finding all the different angles within them. Students will have a chance for sharing and discussion as a group throughout the lesson. I will guide them through the process of making their snowflake model, but the project will be creative and open-ended so that students have the freedom to design their own beautiful and individual snowflake.

Learning Goals

Students will learn the characteristics of a snowflake, basic protractor skills, the definition for three different types of angles, and the definition of symmetry.

Other Details

Supply List
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)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

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Teacher expertise and credentials
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!

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