Lesson Plan: Digital Geometry

Grade level: Four, Five, Six

 

Outcomes


Curriculum:
Mathematics
Students will:

Grade 4
name fractions with and without the use of models A1
recognize, name, describe and construct equilateral, isosceles and scalene triangles E7
predict and confirm the results of various 2-D figures under slides, reflections, and quarter/half turns E11
Grade 5
solve simple problems involving the perimeters of polygons D1
calculate the area of irregular shapes D2
Grade 6
sort the members of the quadrilateral "family” under property headings E5

Technology:
Students will:

use graphics program to manipulate geometric shapes to help discover their properties and relationships D8
• create an object D8.1
• duplicate an object D8.2
• move and resize an object D8.3
• add pattern and colour using an area fill tool D8.4
• rearrange the orientation of an object on the screen using the commands rotate, flip horizontally, and flip vertically D8.5


Created by: Acknowledgments

Last Updated: June 24, 2003

Activity

 

Within the graphics environment, students can explore and experiment with relationships and properties of geometric shapes. Computer technology allows students to experiment with geometric shapes in a colourful, paperless medium.

 

Resources

A graphics program such as AppleWorks Drawing

Instructions

Suggestions for other activities

Necessary Files

Grade 4: fraction.cwk and triangle.cwk

Grade 5: area.cwk