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Overview Topic: Brief Description: –The students will participate in a self-guided research project about Three-Dimensional Figures. –The students will break into groups of 3. The teacher can assign these groups to vary the ability levels of the students. Also, the teacher can make accommodations for students with disabilities by placing them in a cooperative group. –Each group has thee roles: the Researcher, the Magazine Editor, and the Architect. –The students are trying to research the following 6 space figures: cube, cylinder, rectangular prism, cone, sphere, and square pyramid. The ultimate goal is that each group will be able to present their information to a 3 rd grade class. –Each group will complete an information chart, a booklet of examples, and tactile examples of each shape. Resources: –Disposable cameras (1 for each group of 3 students) –Box of straws (1 for each group of 3 students) –Masking tape (1 for each group of 3 students) –Tennis ball (1 for each group of 3 students) –Scissors (1 for each group of 3 students) –6 pieces of different colored construction paper (1 set for each group of 3 students) –Glue sticks (1 for each group of 3 students) –Markers (1 pack for each group of 3 students) –Researcher’s Chart (linked in WebQuest) –Editor’s Example (linked in WebQuest) –Student Rubric (linked in WebQuest) –Teacher Rubric (linked in WebQuest) –Presentation Rubric (linked in WebQuest) –Internet (websites linked in WebQuest) –Silver Burdett Ginn’s Mathematics: The Path to Math Success! |Home| |Overview| |Introduction| |Process|HomeOverviewIntroductionProcess |Tasks| |Evaluation| |Conclusion| |Resources|TasksEvaluationConclusionResources -Three-Dimensional Figures

Overview (Standards) Georgia Performance Standards: –Math (Geometry) – 4 th Grade PS11: FIGURES IN SPACE The learner will be able to classify and apply attributes of geometric shapes. –M Figures: Make Models/Sort The learner will be able to make models of plane and solid figures (such as triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, cones, cylinders, and rectangular prisms) and sort and classify models according to distinguishing characteristics such as sides, angles, lines of symmetry, faces, and edges –Science (Scientific Inquiry) – 4 th Grade S Evidence and Explanations: Hypotheses The learner will be able to use evidence to construct explanations and hypotheses. S Data: Organize/Interpret The learner will be able to organize data into tables and charts for interpretation. S Instruments: Technology/Use/Car The learner will be able to understand how to use and care for technological tools (e.g., computers, calculators, microscopes, balances) when doing scientific investigations. –Language Arts (Research) – 4 th Grade LA Media Center: Use/Information The learner will be able to use the media center as a source of information. LA Sources: Reference/Select The learner will be able to select information from a variety of reference sources. –Language Arts (Writing) – 4 th Grade LA Paragraph: Process/Focus/Write The learner will be able to write selections of three or more paragraphs about a topic. LA Genre: Write/Form/Genre The learner will be able to write in a variety of genres.

Introduction Help!! Mrs. Cochran’s class wants to learn about Three Dimensional Objects, but Mrs. Cochran is out sick! She needs you help teach her students about the following shapes: --Cube--Sphere --Rectangular prism--Cylinder --Square pyramid--Cone |Home| |Overview| |Introduction| |Process|HomeOverviewIntroductionProcess |Tasks| |Evaluation| |Conclusion| |Resources|TasksEvaluationConclusionResources

Process You will work in groups of three. There are three jobs: the Researcher, the Magazine Editor, and the Architect. You need to fairly decide on the jobs. You will research the facts about the three dimensional shapes. You will create an information chart, a booklet of examples, and hands-on models of each shape! You can use the Internet, your math book, the Media Center, etc. You will work together to create a demonstration for Mrs. Cochran’s 3 rd grade class. Have Fun!! |Home| |Overview| |Introduction| |Process|HomeOverviewIntroductionProcess |Tasks| |Evaluation| |Conclusion| |Resources|TasksEvaluationConclusionResources

Guiding Questions Here are some questions for you to think about during your project: –What are the distinguishing characteristics of three-dimensional shapes? –What do these types of shapes look like? –Can I find three-dimensional shapes in the real world? –Is Geometry all around us?

Tasks Researcher You will research the distinguishing characteristics of each shape. You will need to make a chart classifying the shapes. You will need to share your information with the rest of your group. Magazine Editor You will need to read the information your Researcher found. You will find an example of each shape in the real world (example: a basketball for a sphere). You will need to write a paragraph describing how the real world example is a geometric shape. Architect You will need to read the information your Researcher found and look at the pictures from your Magazine Editor. You will need to build an example of each shape using drinking straws and masking tape. |Home| |Overview| |Introduction| |Process|HomeOverviewIntroductionProcess |Tasks| |Evaluation| |Conclusion| |Resources|TasksEvaluationConclusionResources

Researcher Job Responsibilities: You will need to research information about the following shapes: 1.) cube2.) rectangular prism3.) cylinder 4.) square pyramid5.) sphere6.) cone You will need to find a definition of the shape and list its distinguishing characteristics. Here are the distinguishing characteristics: Number of faces Number of straight edges Number of vertices Number of lines of symmetry You can use the following resources to help you research: Your Math Book: Silver Burdett Ginn Mathematics The Media Center The following websites: You need to fill out a chart. Click here for an example of the chart.here

Magazine Editor Job Responsibilities: You will need to read the information the Researcher found. You will need to find an example of each shape in the real world. When you find it, you need to take a picture of it. I will provide you with a disposable camera. You are looking for the following shapes: 1.) cube2.) rectangular prism3.) cylinder 4.) square pyramid5.) sphere6.) cone Once you have found each shape, I will develop your film. Then you will take each picture and glue it on a separate sheet of construction paper. Write the name of the shape on the top of the construction paper. Then write a paragraph on lined paper explaining why this picture represents your shape. Attach this paper to the construction paper. Click here for an example of the final pictures.here

Architect Job Responsibilities: You will need to read the information the Researcher found. You will need to build an example of each shape with drinking straws and masking tape. I will provide you with the materials. You are trying to make the following shapes: 1.) cube2.) rectangular prism3.) cylinder 4.) square pyramid5.) sphere6.) cone To build each shape, you need to tape the ends of the straws together to form the shape. Your other team members can help you. You will need to know how many faces, edges, and vertices each shape has. To make the sphere, I will provide you with a tennis ball to help shape your object.

Evaluations You will be evaluated in 3 ways. –1.) Student Rubric You will honestly grade each other’s performance on your tasks. –2.) Project Rubric I will give you a grade for completing your work. –3.) Presentation Rubric Mrs. Cochran’s 3 rd grade class will fill out a rubric grading your presentation. Mrs. Cochran will help her class. |Home| |Overview| |Introduction| |Process|HomeOverviewIntroductionProcess |Tasks| |Evaluation| |Conclusion| |Resources|TasksEvaluationConclusionResources Click on the little man to see the rubric.

Conclusion Further Questions: –Did you like learning about three-dimensional shapes by completing this project? –Were you surprised that there is so much Geometry in the real world? –Do you think there is a place in the real world that you cannot find Geometry? –What other questions do you have about three- dimensional shapes? –Do you like learning in a group? –What can we do differently next time? |Home| |Overview| |Introduction| |Process|HomeOverviewIntroductionProcess |Tasks| |Evaluation| |Conclusion| |Resources|TasksEvaluationConclusionResources

Mathematics: The path to math success! (2001). United States of America: Silver Burdett Ginn Inc. Space Figures. ( ). Retrieved July 15, 2005, from Three Dimensional Figures (2005). Retrieved July 15, 2005, from |Home| |Overview| |Introduction| |Process|HomeOverviewIntroductionProcess |Tasks| |Evaluation| |Conclusion| |Resources|TasksEvaluationConclusionResources