Learning to Give, Curriculum Division of The LEAGUE

The LEAGUE

"A Gem of a Geo-dome"
Lesson 4:
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6th-8th Grade
Subjects:

Arts, Library / Technology, Math and Philanthropy

Key Words/Concepts click to view
ART-VA: Visual Arts: Create/Communicate
MAT: Area; Congruence; Geometric Objects
PHIL: Pro-Social Behavior; Sacrifice; Service Project
SOC: LEAGUE Optional Lesson: King Day

Purpose:

Learners will construct a geo-dome that displays information illustrating statistics, vocabulary and examples of philanthropy during World War II (Holocaust).

Duration:

Four Fifty-Minute Class Periods

Objectives:

The learner will:

    • construct an equilateral and isosceles triangle with compass and ruler.

    • construct a scale model of the given geo-dome.

    • calculate the surface area of the geo-dome.

    • illustrate the information gathered about the Holocaust period by use of pictures, statistics, vocabulary, and descriptions on the geo-dome.

    • give an oral presentation explaining the information presented on the geo-dome.

Service Experience:

Although this lesson contains a service project example, decisions about service plans and implementation should be made by students, as age appropriate.

Learners will display the geo-dome with accompanying posters describing to the viewers how it was planned and constructed. Projects will be presented and displayed in the school library during the presentation of the philanthropy manual prepared in Lesson Five: "Who Wants to be an Octogenarian?" and Lesson Six: Philanthropy, A Timeline for Us.

Materials:

  • Five sheets of poster board (11 x 14 in)

  • Scissors

  • Ruler

  • Compass

  • Pencil, glue stick

  • Rubric for Geo-dome (Attachment One)

  • Directions (http://www.pitsco.com/PDF/dome.pdf )

  • Illustrations depicting information gathered from Lessons One-Three or drawings reflective of their feelings about Holocaust.
Handout 1
Rubric for Geo-dome

Instructional Procedure(s):

    Anticipatory Set:
    Ask learners, "What is a dome?" Ask them what buildings they can identify as domes or contain domes. They should relate names of a stadium, US Capitol, or state capitol buildings. Expand that concept to a geo-dome.

    Learners will create a visual representation of the information gathered by constructing a geo-dome that will be covered with facts and pictures obtained from research and readings of this unit.
  • Use a compass and ruler to construct an equilateral triangle on cardboard with congruent segments measuring 3 inches. This will be template "E."

  • Use a compass and ruler to construct an isosceles triangle on cardboard with congruent segments measuring 2-5/8 inches, and a third side measuring 3 inches. This will be template "I."

  • Trace templates I and E on the poster board to recreate the dome section pattern. (http://www.pitsco.com/PDF/dome.pdf)

  • Complete five of these sections on poster board.

  • Cover each section with statistics, words, and pictures that convey the information gathered from class discussions, questionnaires, and reading selection (The Diary of Anne Frank), the play and information about the Warsaw Ghetto.

  • Construct the geo-dome by fitting the five sections together. (http://www.pitsco.com/PDF/dome.pdf)

  • Use templates I and E to calculate the surface area of the geo-dome.

  • Give an oral presentation to the class and audience in the school library or media center explaining any vocabulary, statistics and pictures displayed on the geo-dome.

Assessment:

  • A rubric will be used to grade the geo-dome. (Attachment One)

  • Learners will be evaluated on the actual construction of the dome and the quality of the information used to cover the geo-dome. The mathematical component of constructing equilateral and isosceles triangles, calculating surface area, as well as reproducing a scale model will be graded through classroom observation.

  • An instructor-designed test may be administered to determine level of mastery.

School/Home Connection:

  • Interactive Parent / Student Homework:

The learners will write a description of their geodome to their parent, using their math vocabulary to demonstrate their understanding of the associated concepts.

Bibliographical References:

www.pitsco.com/PDF/dome.pdf

Lesson Developed and Piloted by:

Patricia Ogden
Dover Schools
Dover Middle School
Dover, NH 03820

Handouts:

Handout 1Print Handout 1

Rubric for Geo-dome

4 points: Neat, accurate, complete construction of geo-dome and a wide variety of illustrations, descriptions and statistics which relate to the book, community and questionnaire.
3 points: Complete construction of geo-dome and some examples of illustrations, descriptions, and statistics which relate to the book, community and questionnaire.
2 points: Construction of geo-dome or examples of illustrations, descriptions, or statistics which relate to the book, community, or questionnaire.
1 point: Incomplete geo-dome with few examples of illustrations, descriptions, or statistics which relate to the book, community, or questionnaire.
0 points: Geo-dome is not completed.

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