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Math & Patterns in Architecture

Completed by 3 learners
Ages 10-13
Live Group Course
Explore mathematics- geometry, tessellation, fractals, and spirals- related to architecture in this 5 week course with hands-on drawing and model building projects every week. Learn to use tools of architecture.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(165 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 5 weeks
3-9 learners per class
50 min

What's included

5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hours
Assignments
1 hour per week. included
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Let's explore the beauty and wonder of mathematics as it relates to architecture.  Math is an integral aspect of architecture, so it shouldn't be daunting for aspiring designers.  Learners will not have to do any calculations in this class.  Instead they will be introduced to concepts of math in a relaxed, inspiring setting, with hands-on, artistic projects.  Math, like nature, and like architecture, is all around us, and it can take on exquisite forms- a beehive, a stunning tiling pattern, the veins in a leaf, or the structure of a highrise.  

Using some of the tools of architecture (a compass, triangle, ruler and graph paper, etc.) 
learners will explore geometry and patterns with me and create some wonderful drawings and 3 dimensional models.

Learning Goals

Learn to use a compass, triangle, ruler and graph paper to make patterns and geometric drawings.
Learn how math is involved in designing architecture.

Syllabus

5 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Tiling Patterns
 Tiling patterns and mosaics in architecture around the world.
Create our own tiling patterns using graph paper and stickers. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Tessellations
 What is tessellation?  
Tessellation- more complex tiling patterns- in architecture.
Create our own tessellation patterns using cardstock and colored pencils. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Fractals
 What are fractals?
How to draw our own fractals.
Build a model of fractal trees to form a forest. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Spirals
 Learn how to draw the perfect golden spiral using a compass.
Learn the history of the golden spiral in art and architecture, and in nature.
Draw our own spiraling patterns on graph paper using simple formulas. 
50 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Learners will use scissors in this class.
Supply List
A pdf to print will be given before the first class.
Compass (to draw circles)
Ruler
Circular stickers, multi-colored, can be found in the stationery supply aisle
Colored pencils
Thin Markers
Pencil with eraser 
Plain paper
Graph paper
Cardstock, multicolored if possible
Tape
Scissors
Gluestick
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined January, 2020
4.9
165reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am an architect and have taught kids' architecture classes for many years, including in-person workshops and online- over 1000 learners taught on Outschool. 

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