Twisted Geometry: Learn Beginning Planar Geometry while Creating a Town Map
In this course students will learn about basic elements of planar geometry and apply this knowledge to drawing a map of an imaginary town.
Kelly McGrath
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Learners will have the opportunity to draw the figures we learn about in class and share these drawings with me. Practice drawings to use on the final project can be turned in throughout the class.Projects
There will be one final project that all learners will be encouraged to complete, an imaginary town map. We will work toward this goal throughout the class, and we will have one class period designated for working on and getting help creating this project. Additional time outside class may be needed to complete the project.Assessment
I will verbally check for comprehension during each class period to ensure that students understand the elements we study. The final project will show all of the elements studied throughout the course. I will complete a written assessment following a rubric for all final projects that are sent to me via photograph.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this class students will learn about the foundational elements of planar geometry through brief lectures and interactive lessons. An interactive notebook will be created by each student to keep as a future resource. Classroom activities will include: ~ Short lectures with PowerPoint slideshows ~ Completion of a page of notes in an interactive notebook ~ Games or activities to check for comprehension ~ Use of the whiteboard function to practice creating and identifying geometric figures ~ Complete drawings that use the figures discussed in class
Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify, classify, and draw the elemental figures in planar geometry including lines, triangles, and quadrilaterals.Students will be able to use mathematical concepts in creative ways to complete drawings.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Types of Lines
~ Listen and take notes as I explain the difference between lines, line segments, and rays
~ Understand different line relationships, including parallel, perpendicular, and intersecting lines
~ Practice identifying these elements through games I will share on my screen
~ Take turns drawing the different figures with the whiteboard feature 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Classify and Draw Angles
~ Listen and take and notes about classifying angles as acute, right, obtuse, and straight
~ Play a virtual board game that requires classifying angles
~ Learn how to measure and draw angles using a protractor 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Review and Practice Lines and Angles
~ Review types of lines and angles
~ Draw and identify line relationships
~ Draw examples of angles and recognize types of angles in a virtual boardgame
~ Develop ideas for final project and begin sketching ideas to include in the final project 45 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Classification of Triangles
~ Listen and take notes about classifying triangles based on angle measure: acute, right, obtuse
~ Understand how to classify triangles by side length: scalene, isosceles, and scalene
~ Understand that all triangles will be two classifications: one based on angle measure and one based on side length
~ Identify types of triangles in a drawing on the screen 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There is a notes booklet that learners will need to print and cut out before our first meeting. Learners or grown-ups may do the cutting.
Supply List
For weekly lessons: ~ Notebook ~ Printouts ~ Scissors (to cut out a notes booklet before our first meeting) ~ Stapler (to staple notes booklet before first meeting) ~ Pencils ~ Ruler ~ Protractor For final project: ~ Poster paper (11 x 17 or 18 x 24 is preferred) ~ Markers or colored pencils
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from St. Cloud State University
I specialize in finding fun twists to standard curriculum to help my students build critical thinking skills as well as mathematical skills. By adding a new twist to a familiar topic we can expand our thinking to include new possibilities. I have more than 20 years of experience teaching homeschool children of all ages and abilities. I have specialized in creating fun and unique math projects to help students have fun and enjoy their knowledge.Reviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 47 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-8 learners per class
