Puzzle Project

Cari ThompsonUsed in Math 7

Website to view Geometry All Around Us

http://artsconnected.org/resource/98775/thompson-math-7 I had my students view the art

collection on the ActivBoard. I then had them write down at

least 10 places or objects where they see geometric figures everyday.

Polygon/Circle Formula Flow Chart

I used this flow chart to assist my students in helping them find the areas & perimeters/circumferences of each of the shapes used in their puzzle Master Program\CBD\Thompson - Graphic

Organizer.doc

Rubric for Puzzle Project

I gave my students this rubric in order for them to strive for their grade on their puzzle GIS Rubric for puzzle.doc

Students working on their projects

Students working on their projects

Examples for students

Projects that my students made

These are examples of everyday objects that students made using obvious shapes.

I was happy to see my students be so creative!

More projects made by students

Projects of animals, designs, objects, and cartoon characters that use obvious shapes, created into something else.

More projects made by students

Animals, ice cream cones, and IPODs made by ordinary, obvious shapes.

More projects made by students

These are creatures that students used shapes to create.

Projects displayed in the hallway at school

Students were excited to see their projects displayed in the hallway leading to our classroom.

Comments made by students “The puzzles were fun and creative. I liked that

we could make whatever we wanted to.” ~Jennifer K.

“I liked doing these better than book assignments. I got to make a cool puzzle.” ~Austin C.

“It was fun working in pods with friends because we got ideas from other people and got to talk while working.” ~Heather I.

“The rubrics were easy to follow to get a good grade.” ~Morgan W.

“I understand the formulas better now.” ~Alex S.

Reasons why I like this project Integrate visual, auditory, and kinesthetic

learning throughout the project. Students develop a better sense of the

formulas because they’re putting them to practical use.

Students get a better understanding of the differences between area and perimeter when creating their puzzle.

Students journaled about what they learned, liked, and didn’t like about the project.

Students realize that geometry is all around them, and get a better sense of geometric shapes and patterns in their everyday lives.