Find examples of geometric concepts to interpret the environment and culture of their community or state. Conduct an investigation or project that applies mathematics to assist in solving a community based situation. Use manipulatives, calculators, and computers, and other tools, as appropriate, in order to strengthen mathematical thinking. We will use the state standards for New Mexico which will incorporate using manipulatives, problem solving strategies, and geometry concepts such as surface area, volume, parallel and transveral lines. Where you stand can change your perspective of things.
Architects sometimes make nets to build cardboard models of buildings they design.
A model of a building allows an architect to see what the real building will look like and make changes before it is actually built. People around the world build homes to keep them safe and comfortable in their environments. The design of the buildings and the materials used for construction depend on local conditions. They will use rulers, compasses, paper, isometric paper, grid paper, graphing and regular calculators, computers and internet sites, nets, and writing portfolios. The students will be asked to plan, design and build their own town with models.