Animal Transformations: Dilation and Congruence Show!
Franky N
Self Directed Learning
Academic Mindset
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
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Purpose
Engage in a hands-on exploration of dilation and congruence through the lens of the animal kingdom, fostering a deeper understanding of these mathematical concepts. Collaborate with peers to create an animal mural, applying transformations to replicate features, and reflect on your learning journey. Through this process, develop self-directed learning skills, enhance your academic mindset, and employ critical thinking to connect mathematical principles to real-world patterns.
Learning goals
Apply the mathematical concepts of dilation and congruence to create and analyze animal patterns in a collaborative art project. Develop self-directed learning skills by using feedback and self-reflection to enhance understanding and execution of the project. Cultivate an academic mindset by exploring personal connections to the animal kingdom and reflecting on the learning process. Enhance critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by considering diverse approaches to represent and understand the natural patterns observed in animals.
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
Collaborate with your peers to create a vibrant mural of animals, using the mathematical concepts of dilations to transform and replicate their features. Engage in a gallery walk to view and provide feedback on each other's work, fostering a sense of community and shared learning. Conclude with a reflective journal entry where you detail the challenges and successes you experienced during the project, focusing on how dilations and congruence were applied.
Launch
Begin by watching a short video showcasing various animals and their unique patterns and structures. As you watch, consider how these patterns might relate to mathematical concepts like dilation and congruence. After the video, engage in a quick discussion with a partner to brainstorm how these principles might be applied to create a collaborative mural. This will set the stage for your exploration of the essential question and the art project.
Exhibition
Facilitate a gallery walk where you can display your animal murals, highlighting the use of dilations and congruence. Invite peers and teachers to provide feedback on your artistic and mathematical interpretations. Engage in discussions about the creative process and the mathematical concepts applied, reflecting on how these principles manifest in the natural world. Use this opportunity to share your reflective journal entries, discussing the challenges and successes experienced during the project.
