Classification of Geometric Figures - Have students take pictures of each type of geometric figure they can find on the school grounds. The more creative the better. Once they have these pictures have them use the pictures as backgrounds in Geogebra and then they can draw and label the figure so that you can classify the geometric figure. Do not have the students put the name of the figure only label it with geometric markings and with a number. Once the class is all done have each student share project with a partner and they must classify the geometric figure.
This activity would allow for students to see in real world settings how different geometric figures are used. When the students are having to label the photograph they are also practicing using geometric labels such as parallel or congruent. By having each student only label geometric labels and then numbering each figure, then the students are actually creating a review for other students or the teacher to use later.
As you have students take pictures you will see that students will probably have a hard time seeing the more unique geometric figures. You will probably have to show examples in class before going out to collect the pictures. I do think that your students will enjoy being able to actually create real world examples to be used later in class.
I love this idea. One of my favorite parts of it is getting students out and about to do their searching. I'm already thinking of ways to adapt this idea to an English class. I'm thinking students could find examples of possible story settings, or items in nature to write poetry about. I'm sure there are endless possibilities, and kids will love the opportunity to move about and be creative.
ReplyDeleteI have seen some teachers do something like this. I really like the digital storyboard idea. You might have them write a story to go with their pictures or something.
ReplyDeleteI'm always a fan of having students create an activity (taking pictures and labeling) that they then share and have other students identify. I think this is great practice and a lot of fun for the students!
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