Guide Entry to 25.01.11
This unit works through geometric concepts in art and nature in preparation for teaching high school students in the geometry classroom. These lessons were built to be taught consecutively as an introduction to geometry, but can also be used in sections as the general geometry curriculum progresses if needed. It is designed for students with and without disabilities in an urban high school who may need varying levels of support to access the curriculum, including enrichment and advanced activities. It features a dive into why art and nature should be used to teach geometry with students of all ages, and goes into details and specifics about the artists and pieces of nature that are the focus of the lesson plans. Famous artists such as Piet Mondrian, M.C. Escher, Georgia O’Keeffe and more are featured. Art examples are shown when possible, and specifically referenced when not possible. The lesson plans detail through specifics of teaching through objectives, teaching strategies, and teaching sequence for each day of the unit. Lessons include a variety of activities for students to work on in groups, in pairs, and as individuals, and feature hands-on applications of the math skills and terms being reinforced. A list of applicable state and national standards is appended at the end.
(Developed for Geometry, grade 11; recommended for Geometry, grades 9-12)
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