We just finished a unit on angles and lines. We studied all the classifications of angles (acute, straight, right, obtuse, reflex) and worked with measures of complementary angles, supplementary angles, angles formed when parallel lines are cut by a transversal, angles around a point and more!
For their end of unit project they had to create their own city map using a variety of angles. I gave the kids a checklist with everything they needed to include. They had to plan where to place the specifics I laid out in the project: the types and amount of angles formed by the roads, what buildings needed to be located on different angle intersections, all the buildings that they must include, etc..
First I had them sketch out a rough draft so they could easily move streets/buildings around to get everything to meet the exact specifications required.
Once they were happy with their draft they transferred their map to a 11 x 17 piece of white paper. For their final copy they had to include color, a city name, the city population, street names, building labels, and it needed to be neat and organized.
They totally got into this project! It was so fun to see them figuring out how to make the roads meet to form obtuse angles, and where to place buildings. Many of them also got very creative and based their city name and street names around a theme (space, the ocean etc..)
I was very impressed with the final projects they turned in! Here are some pictures of some of their finished designs.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh34OEjxVNrffSpKe9ztcq9jXSGTgcOJ95SxHd3TDJJuWEv1fZEr5IuHChrhXMKx6pTikpmETCsa0H5sGZmJK7E-hMa8nSUDrcvRj1JAESiGH4N5fDeZesgOasaZfPkHxqHI2Y2YfK_CtXZ/s1600/angle+city+6.jpg)
Do you do any fun and creative projects in your math class? I would love to hear about them!
Great resource
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DeleteAny way you can email me your checklist for the students.
ReplyDeleteWould love a checklist as well if possible. :)
ReplyDeleteHi there! This is amazing. I would love a checklist if possible! Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteI would also love a checklist if possible!
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Hello Dj, I'm planning for Angles and came across your work... wow. Loved the idea and the result. what an engaging activity! I would like your check list if you would be kind enough to share. If you don't have time that is ok I'm sure I will work it out . I really just wanted to say - well done! Emma
ReplyDeleteCan you provide the list of requirements? I’d love not to have yo reinvent something that looks perfect as is. 🌈
ReplyDeleteI would love to see the requirements. We were just looking for something to do with our students as an end of the year project!
ReplyDeleteI liked your activity.I would like your check list if you would be kind enough to share
ReplyDeleteI loved this idea.I would love to have the list of requirements as well. Can you email me? Thanks
ReplyDeleteCould I please have your list of requirements as well? My students would LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteI loved this idea.I would also love a checklist!
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Hello! Could I also please have the checklist. I love this idea!
ReplyDeleteHi, I love this project! Would I be able to get a copy of the checklist please? Thanks!
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ReplyDeletewhat a fun project. Would you mind sharing your checklist?
Could you share your checklist with me as well?
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Would you be willing to share your checklist?
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, we are just starting this unit. might I snag the list too please? lpearson@wahoowarriors.org
ReplyDeleteI'd love a copy of your checklist too if you are willing to share. Ag05ib@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would love a copy too! What a wonderful approach to angles! keanuenue@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThis is so inspiring!
I would love a copy too! What a wonderful approach to angles! keanuenue@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteHi there! This looks like a very engaging project! I would love to implement it for my gifted class. Would you mind sharing your list of criteria used for your students to complete this project? Thank you!
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ReplyDeleteHi there! I am also interested in doing this project in my classroom! Would you be open to sharing your criteria with me?
ReplyDeleteWould you mind sharing your checklist of criteria? bmkent2013@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove this! Could I please have the list and criteria for this project? Thank you.
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Love this!!! Could you please share your checklist. Thanks a million moodley.sam@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteGreat challenge worksheet. Would you like to share the project please. Many thanks winacayo99@gmail.com👍
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