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Developing a House Plan

Teachers: Sarah Butler & Amy Hand

Focus of Unit: Geometry

Rationale:
Students are to carefully select an approved building in which to research, draw a floor plan, and construct a scale model. Students will integrate technology, geometry, history, and art.

Standards:

Curriculum:

· ACOS #4 Measure and classify angles

· ACOS #6 Determine arc length

· ACOS #7 Use a compass and a straightedge for geometric constructions

· ACOS #9 Determine perimeter and area of polygons

· ACOS #12 Apply postulates and theorems related to parallel lines

· ACOS #13 Apply the definition and theorems related to perpendicular lines

· ACOS #16 Apply properties and measures associated with triangles and quadrilaterals to solve problems

· ACOS #18 Deduce the measure of angles associated with polygons from given information

· ACOS #33 Solve a problem using ratio or proportion

Technology & Productivity:

· Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

· Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology enhanced models, preparing publications, and producing other creative works.

Technology & Communication:

· Students use telecommunication to collaborate, publish and interpret with peers, experts and other audiences.

· Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

Technology Research:

· Students use technology to locate, evaluate and collect information from a variety of sources.

· Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

· Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

Technology Problem-solving & Decision-making Tools:

· Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

· Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Learning Activities:

· Activity 1: Use and cite appropriate resources to locate information about an international, national, or local building.

· Activity 2: Collect or create appropriate graphics using available technology

· Activity 3: Create a floor plan

· Activity 4: Construct a scale model

· Activity 5: Create a presentation using available technology displaying research

Performance Tasks:

· Students will create a floor plan

· Students will construct a scale model

· Students will create a presentation using available technology displaying research

Rubrics, Assessment and Evaluation

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
PRESENTATION	PowerPoint is informative, has a logical flow and memorable beginning and end, and meets all requirements of the presentation.	PowerPoint is somewhat informative, has a logical flow throughout, and covers most of the requirements of the presentation.	PowerPoint has some informative moments, has very little continuity, and covers some of the requirements of the presentation.	PowerPoint is not informative, does not flow in a coherent order, and covers none of the requirements of the presentation.
FLOOR PLAN	Floor plan uses appropriate drawing software, is extremely legible and has accurate and appropriate scale. It is resourcefully done and meets all the requirements of the floor plan.	Floor plan uses appropriate drawing software, is legible and has accurate scale. It is well done and covers most of the requirements of the floor plan.	Floor plan uses appropriate drawing software, is legible and has inappropriate scale. It covers some of the requirements of the floor plan.	Floor plan does not use drawing software, does not use appropriate scale, and meets none of the floor plan requirements.
SCALE MODEL	The scale model uses creative materials and is aesthetically appealing. The model is done to an accurate scale that coincides with the floor plan. It meets all the requirements for construction.	The scale model uses good materials and is done to an accurate scale that coincides with the floor plan. It meets most of the requirements of construction.	Selection of construction materials needs improvement. The model is somewhat appealing. The scale is accurate but does not coincide with the floor plan. The model meets some of the requirements of construction.	Poor selection of construction materials. The model is not appealing. The scale is not accurate and does not coincide with the floor plan. The model meets none of the requirements of construction.
GENERAL	The student fully achieves all mathematical and project goals. The presentation demonstrates clear thinking and explanation. All work is complete and correct.	The student substantially achieves the mathematical and project goals. The main thrust of the project and the mathematics behind it is understood, but there may be some minor misunderstanding of content, errors in computation, or weakness in presentation.	The student partially achieves the mathematical and project goals. A limited grasp of the main mathematical ideas or project requirements is demonstrated. Some of the work may be incomplete, misdirected or unclear.	The student makes little progress toward accomplishing the goals of the project because of lack of understanding or lack of effort.

Learning Environment:

· Use appropriate cooperative learning strategies to create groups and assign responsibilities within those groups.

· Secure the use of media center, computer labs, digital cameras, scanners, data projectors, drawing software, and other available resources.

· Monitor student progress

Resources:

Passive Resources: textbooks, videos, magazines & journals,subject-specific resources from media center and library

Dynamic Resources:

Curriculum Support Software: CD ROMS, content software, Internet sites, FAX, telephone

Tool Software: word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, database, graphics

Peripherals: printer, scanner, digital camera, video camera, calculator, LCD projector

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