Answer to Question #208485 in English for Hangwy

Question

Design an activity for Grade 5 learners that will help to them to recognise and design their own patterns using transformation geometry.

Answer 1

Assessment: Each student will be responsible for making at least 5 different snowflakes and using the text box tool they will provide a description of their snowflake using mathematical terms to describe how they got their final result. Each student will then share his/her ideas with the rest of the class, exposing everyone to ideas that they may not have thought of on their own. Standards Addressed with this Activity: National:

1. Identify and describe line and rotational symmetry in two-dimensional shapes and designs.

2. Predict and describe the results of flipping and turning two-dimensional shapes.

3. Build and draw geometric objects

4. Create and describe mental images of objects, patterns, and paths

5. Describe location and movement using common language and geometric vocabulary

State:

1. Explore properties and transformations of geometric figures

2. Use geometry as a means of describing the physical world

Activity Two- The next activity could be used at the end of a unit on symmetry and tessellation. It will require students to use their knowledge base to create their own designs by applying properties of symmetry. This activity is connected to all of the literature reviews because it examines symmetry and patterns in everyday life and allows for self-exploration in the creation of something that will represent each individual student.