Transition Mathematics Project

Overview | CRM | Achievements | Pre-req | Activities | Resources

TIME FRAME: 6 days

OVERVIEW:
The process of creating a small clay sculpture that will be open-face cast into glass involves the understanding and utilization of geometric formulas for perimeter, area and volume. The casting process involves work with algebraic formulas, graphs of linear functions and understanding and interpreting graphs of two variables.

Math Key Concepts/Goals:

• Geometric Formulas: Volume, Area, Perimeter, Surface Area
  
• Graphing: interpretation of graphs, relation between two variables, and creation of graphs
  
• Graphing Geometric Figures: reflections, translations, symmetry
  
• WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning) Practice
  
• Linear Functions: relationship between graphical, tabular and symbolic form

CRMS:
Number sense: 4.3, Geometry: 5.2, 5.3, Algebra: 7.3, Functions: 8.2, 8.4

WASHINGTON MATH STANDARDS:
A 1.4, 1.6, G .5, .6, M1.0, 1.0 B, 1.3, 1.4

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

At the end of this unit the students will know and be able to:

1. Calculate volume and surface area of molds and determine the amount of material needed to create sculpture.
   
2. Create linear equations from tables.

PRE-REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
1. Knowledge of graphing in two dimension

SAMPLE ACTIVITIES:

• 2-D Sketch and 3-D Clay Model Activity
  
• Volume and Surface Area Application Problems
  
• Hot Tub Problem Worksheet
  
• 400 Meter Race News Story & Worksheet
  
• Bus Trip Worksheet
  
• *Several activities adapted from previously released math WASL test questions

RESOURCES

• Glass Casting and Mathematics
• Daily Plans

Legacy Project | Got Math Art Journal | Game Design | Glass Casting | Video Games | Ceramic Vase | Music and Math