1. REVIEW:
Log into your FCAT Explorer account at http://www.fcatexplorer.com/ and complete the three sections entitled "Geometric Shapes", "Translations", and "Symmetry". You should score at least 80% in order to complete this project.
2. EXPLORE:
A. Read the article entitled "Quilted Math" at http://web.riverdeep.net/current/2001/11/112601_quiltedmath.jhtml
Quiz What type of food does the author compare a quilt to?
Questions What is the purpose of an album or autograph quilt?
T/F: A quilt is usually designed with a person or purpose in mind first.
B. Visit the web site "Quilting in America" at http://www.quilting-in-america.com/Quilt-Blocks.html to view examples of traditional quilt blocks. Complete the worksheet, Geometry in Quilts, found on the last tab of this web quest. Print a copy of the completed worksheet to turn in with your final project.
3. CREATE:
A. Visit the web site "Shape and Space in Geometry" at http://www.learner.org/teacherslab/math/geometry/shape/quilts/index.html
to explore how quilts are formed using different symmetry. Use the program to create at least two quilt squares with different symmetry within this site. Print out each square you create and turn it in with your final project.
B. Now that you have some ideas about different quilt designs, create your own quilt pattern. Use graph paper to design your square. You must use at least two different geometric shapes and one transition. The design of the square should be somewhat autobiographical in nature, but that does not mean draw a picture. Use the shapes we have studied to create a design that reflects your personality, one of your interests, a cause you believe in, etc. Turn in your completed design with your final project.
C. After designing your square, write a description of your quilt design using mathematical terms. Be sure to discuss the shapes you used, the colors you used, the symmetry of the block, and the transition(s) used in the design. Use a word processing program to print a copy of your description to be turned in with your final project.
D. Use construction paper and glue to create the quilt block you designed. Make sure to work carefully in order to achieve smooth lines between the shapes and colors. Use a minimum of glue in order to avoid glue residue on the actual quilt block. Turn this quilt block in with your final project. All quilt blocks will be collected and used to create a class quilt which will hang on our classroom wall.
Log into your FCAT Explorer account at http://www.fcatexplorer.com/ and complete the three sections entitled "Geometric Shapes", "Translations", and "Symmetry". You should score at least 80% in order to complete this project.
2. EXPLORE:
A. Read the article entitled "Quilted Math" at http://web.riverdeep.net/current/2001/11/112601_quiltedmath.jhtml
Quiz What type of food does the author compare a quilt to?
Questions What is the purpose of an album or autograph quilt?
T/F: A quilt is usually designed with a person or purpose in mind first.
B. Visit the web site "Quilting in America" at http://www.quilting-in-america.com/Quilt-Blocks.html to view examples of traditional quilt blocks. Complete the worksheet, Geometry in Quilts, found on the last tab of this web quest. Print a copy of the completed worksheet to turn in with your final project.
3. CREATE:
A. Visit the web site "Shape and Space in Geometry" at http://www.learner.org/teacherslab/math/geometry/shape/quilts/index.html
to explore how quilts are formed using different symmetry. Use the program to create at least two quilt squares with different symmetry within this site. Print out each square you create and turn it in with your final project.
B. Now that you have some ideas about different quilt designs, create your own quilt pattern. Use graph paper to design your square. You must use at least two different geometric shapes and one transition. The design of the square should be somewhat autobiographical in nature, but that does not mean draw a picture. Use the shapes we have studied to create a design that reflects your personality, one of your interests, a cause you believe in, etc. Turn in your completed design with your final project.
C. After designing your square, write a description of your quilt design using mathematical terms. Be sure to discuss the shapes you used, the colors you used, the symmetry of the block, and the transition(s) used in the design. Use a word processing program to print a copy of your description to be turned in with your final project.
D. Use construction paper and glue to create the quilt block you designed. Make sure to work carefully in order to achieve smooth lines between the shapes and colors. Use a minimum of glue in order to avoid glue residue on the actual quilt block. Turn this quilt block in with your final project. All quilt blocks will be collected and used to create a class quilt which will hang on our classroom wall.