Project-Based Instruction

Project Calendar

Week 1

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Undefined Terms in Review of definitions Basic geometric Basic geometric Work day for mini
Geometry (point, line, from previous class. constructions (i.e. constructions project where students
plane, distance along a copying a segment; (constructing find logos that utilize
Anchor Video and
line, and distance copying an angle; perpendicular lines, geometric elements
driving question
around a circular arc) bisecting a segment; including the (circles, arcs of circles,
introduction.
bisecting an angle) using perpendicular bisector parallel lines,
Definitions of other Explanation of final
compass and of a line segment; and perpendicular lines,
geometric terms using project.
straightedge, string, constructing a line angle bisectors,
the undefined terms in How to use compass reflective devices, paper parallel to a given line segment bisectors, etc.)
geometry. and straightedge, string, folding, etc. through a point not on
reflective devices, paper the line) using compass
folding, etc. and straightedge, string,
*Full 5E Benchmark
Lesson* reflective devices, paper
folding, etc.
*Full 5E Investigation
Lesson*

Notes:
Teacher will need a projector for slide shows. Most of the supplies are used on different days. Students will need computers for mini project.
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Week 2

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Presentations for mini Teacher will introduce Students will have a Students with the same Teacher will collate the
project where students the time periods research day looking up research era will gather students presentation
find logos that utilize showing pictures of its the eras and identifying up and compile their into a ppt and present
geometric elements architecture. and four recurring geometric research to put together the present geometric
(circles, arcs of circles, present the student’s elements present in that 5 of its geometric feature present in the
parallel lines, research assignment. era’s architecture or art. features different eras
perpendicular lines, Students will Students will create a Teacher will choose a
angle bisectors, individually research the sticky note poster of picture of a building
segment bisectors, etc.) *completion
time periods their time period from an era and create a
assessment*
identifying the five construction with
geometric features students
present. *assessment*

Notes:
Tuesday and Wednesday the teacher will need access to computer lab or portable computers for the class

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Week 3

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Workday for students to Good and bad examples Introduction of Introduce the “drag Gallery-walk for
start making their of directions to recreate Geometer’s Sketchpad test” in Geometer’s students to peer
designs using compass the same design. and how to use it. Sketchpad. critiquing each other’s
and straightedge, string, Additionally, how to first draft designs on
Why it is important to Work time for students
reflective devices, paper download Geometer’s Geometer's Sketchpad
have good directions to to adjust designs in
folding, etc. Sketchpad (if students and first draft recreation
recreate a design. Geometer’s Sketchpad
did not have it directions.
so that they pass the
Work time for students downloaded before). “drag test.” Work time for students
to make directions to
Work time for students to adjust designs based
recreate designs.
to start making their on peers’ comments.
design with Geometer’s
Sketchpad.

Notes
Teacher should have a good understanding of how to download Geometer’s Sketchpad and how to use it.

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Week 4

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Workday for students to Presentation day Presentation day Presentation day (if
print or work on their needed)
3-5 min presentations 3-5 min presentations
model, finalize their for 25 person class will for 25 person class will 3-5 min presentations
project. be 2-3 classes be 2-3 classes for 25 person class will
teacher reminder of be 2-3 classes
presentation and what
all is required for it.

Notes: