Plane Figures

In this activity we are going to combine several terms and use the next tools:

• Plane figures
• Taking measures outdoor with real shapes
• Google Maps: create your own map with My Map

Activity 1: Google Maps - My Maps

Objectives

1. Identifying plane figures in real enviroments
2. Surfing on the Internet and use Google Maps tool
3. Calculating areas and distances with Google Maps

Development: the teacher gives the students a list of plane shapes and students must look for them in different parts of the world. Teacher can focus students on their search, by doing it localy, in the country, continent or the whole world.

Activity 2: take the meter and go outside!

Objectives

1. Identifying plane figures in real enviroment.
2. Calculating areas and distances
3. Creating a list of problems as a resource for the students and teachers

Development: we will go outside the classroom and students must look for plane shapes, take photos and measure them. Later, they will create a Word document and make up a mathematical problem with this information.

Activity 3: design a domino

Objectives

1. Identifying and matching plane figures
2. Matching shapes, real objects, definitions, etc.

Development: students will design a Domino Game. It can be as difficult as you want. So you can link:
            - Expressions like: 7 straight sides
            - Pictures like: a square

            - Formulas like: A=b·h 

            - Real objects like: a laptop

Interesting Links

- Google Maps en el aula
- The curious creative