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8th Grade  Project 3 weeks

"House Scaling: Divide and Conquer!"

Sofia M
TH:Cr1.8.b
TH:Cr1.8.a
CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.A.3
Self Directed Learning
Academic Mindset
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Purpose

Explore how mathematical concepts like dilation and division directly impact architectural design by creating a digital floor plan of a house. This project allows you to engage with real-world design challenges, enhancing your understanding of how math influences the functionality and aesthetics of a home. Through developing and presenting your digital floor plan, you will refine critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while reflecting on the interplay between math and architecture.

Learning goals

Explore how mathematical concepts like dilation and division can be applied to solve real-world architectural design challenges. Develop skills in creating digital floor plans using design software, integrating mathematical transformations to enhance functionality and aesthetics. Cultivate a deeper understanding of the relationship between math and architecture through reflective journaling and collaborative feedback sessions. Strengthen your ability to self-direct learning and critical thinking by engaging with diverse perspectives and innovative problem-solving approaches.
Standards
  • [National Core Arts Standards] TH:Cr1.8.b - Imagine and explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.
  • [National Core Arts Standards] TH:Cr1.8.a - Imagine and explore multiple perspectives and solutions to staging problems in a drama/ theatre work.
  • [Common Core] CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.A.3 - Describe the effect of dilations, translations, rotations, and reflections on two-dimensional figures using coordinates.
Competencies
  • Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
  • Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.

Products

Design a digital floor plan of a house using design software, incorporating mathematical concepts of dilation to modify room dimensions and division to optimize the layout. Develop a digital presentation or video that explains how you applied these mathematical concepts to solve architectural challenges, including before-and-after comparisons. Share your floor plan in a video presentation that highlights how these concepts influenced your design.

Launch

Begin your project with an interactive virtual tour of famous architectural landmarks, focusing on how mathematical concepts like dilation and division are used in their design. Discuss as a group how these principles contribute to the functionality and aesthetics of each structure. Follow up with a brainstorming session where you identify and sketch initial ideas for your own house design, considering how you'll apply these mathematical concepts.

Exhibition

Host a virtual or in-person showcase where you present your digital floor plans and video presentations to classmates, teachers, and family members. Facilitate a gallery walk where you can view and provide feedback on each other's projects, focusing on the innovative use of dilation and division in your designs. Invite local architects or designers to join the exhibition and offer professional insights and encouragement.