Viernes de Matemáticas! Banderines Deportivos y Diseño Gráfico

In this lesson, students use geometry, number sense, and measurement skills to design their own pennants.  The keyword is PRECISION in these designs.  We want students to understand that graphic artists, engineers, advertisers, programmers, mechanics, builders, and designers of all types must be precise in order to be successful.  Let’s dig deeper and understand the way colors hold symbolic value and the way mascots of all kinds serve as metaphors.  Engineers must plan, draft, edit, and use precision to be most successful.  

Class Activities:
Activity One:  Geometric Thinking and Area with Visual-Mathematical Connections
Here is the first lesson in PRECISION.  Students must use a straight edge to draw a rectangle and explore the area of a triangle visually and mathematically.  Critical questions related to this task will be explored.   

Activity Two:  Making a Two-color Pennant
Next, we will explore how designers use color for a desired outcome.  There is power in color!  Students will choose colors for their pennants after learning about the messages in color use.

Activity Three:  Exploring the Area of a Circle
We are going to add a circular area for a logo on our pennants while learning about the area of a circle.

Activity Four:  Adding a Letter or Mascot to the Pennant
Students will discuss what their team mascot will represent.  Just as colors convey a strong message, our mascots will do the same.  A circle will be drawn with precision in which to place the mascot.