Workshop easily accommodates 40-60 students (space providing) during a 75-90 minute hands-on workshop. Over the course of a school day three GRADE levels of three classes each with 20 students each can be accommodated.
Not applicable
September through May
In-School,
$10
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Email , In-Person , Phone
All pipes and connectors to construct 3-4 two story geodomes.
All pre-workshop support materials are available on the website (GeodomeWorkshops.com) and can be previewed and downloaded by classroom teachers. Printing (optional) is responsibility of the classroom teacher.
A small gymnasium or space with 16' high ceiling. Weather permitting, the workshops can be conducted out-of-doors.
I can identify polygons from 3 to 10 sides.
I can identify the 5 regular polyhedral shapes (tetrahedron, hexahedron, octahedron, dodecahedron, icosahedron)
I can identify parts and their aspects of polygons (angles, sides) and use them to categorize the type of shape it is (equilateral, isosceles, scalene, quadrilateral, . . .)
I can use materials safely and correctly to construct large scale designs that I replicate or create.
I can explain why triangles are strong and how they transfer the forces of compression and tension.
I can cite examples of how design affects human behavior.
This program actively involves students in the construction of large scale geometric shapes through hands-on use of cpvc pipe (4-5' lengths) in a large space over an 80-90 minute time span. Intermittent explanations of the materials, process, learning targets, and final creations take place throughout the session. Differentiation across grades occurs within the reinforcement of the common core / art standards specific to grade level.
Grade 1
Grade 1: Mathematics: Geometry: Reason With Shapes and Their Attributes: Cluster #2
Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape.
Grade 1: Mathematics: Geometry: Reason With Shapes and Their Attributes: Cluster #3
Partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves, fourths, and quarters, and use the phrases half of, fourth of, and quarter of. Describe the whole as two of, or four of the shares. Understand for these examples that decomposing into more equal shares creates smaller shares.
Grade 1: Visual Art: Creating: Anchor Standard 1: Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and Work. A: Engage collaboratively in exploration and imaginative play with materials. B: Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.
Grade 1: Visual Art: Creating Anchor Standard 2: Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and Work. A. Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design. B. Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.
Grade 2
Grade 2: Mathematics: Geometry: Reason With Shapes and Their Attributes: Cluster #1.Recognize and draw shapes having specified attributes, such as a given number of angles or a given number of equal faces. Identify triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, and cubes.
Grade 2: Mathematics: Geometry: Reason With Shapes and Their Attributes: Cluster # 3. Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves, thirds, half of, a third of, etc., and describe the whole as two halves, three thirds, four fourths. Recognize that equal shares of identical wholes need not have the same shape.
Grade 2: Visual Art: Creating Anchor Standard 2: Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and Work. B. Demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning art tools, equipment, and studio spaces.
Grade 2: Visual Arts: Creating Anchor Standard 3: Refine and Complete Artistic Work: C. Repurpose objects to make something new.
Grade 2: Visual Art: Presenting Anchor Standard 6: Convey Meaning Through the Presentation of Artistic Work. A. Analyze how art exhibited inside and outside of schools (such as in museums, galleries, virtual spaces, and other venues) contributes to communities.
Grade 3
Grade 3: Mathematics: Geometry: Reason With Shapes and Their Attributes: Cluster #1: Understand that shapes in different categories (e.g., rhombuses, rectangles, and others) may share attributes (e.g., having four sides), and that the shared attributes can define a larger category (e.g., quadrilaterals).
Recognize rhombuses, rectangles, and squares as examples of quadrilaterals, and draw examples of quadrilaterals that do not belong to any of these subcategories.
Grade 3: Visual Art: Creating Anchor Standard 1: Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and Work: A: Elaborate on an imaginative idea.
Grade 3: Visual Art: Creating Anchor Standard 1: Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and Work: B: Apply knowledge of available resources, tools, and technologies to investigate personal ideas through the art-making process.
Grade 4
Grade 4: Mathematics: Geometry: Draw and Identify Lines and Angles, and Classify Shapes by Properties of Their Lines and Angles: Cluster #2: Classify two-dimensional figures based on the presence or absence of parallel or perpendicular lines, or the presence or absence of angles of a specified size. Recognize right triangles as a category, and identify right triangles.
Grade 4: Mathematics: Geometry: Draw and Identify Lines and Angles, and Classify Shapes by Properties of Their Lines and Angles: Cluster # 3: Recognize a line of symmetry for a two-dimensional figure as a line across the figure such that the figure can be folded along the line into matching parts. Identify line-symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry.
Grade 4: Visual Art: Creating Anchor Standard 1: Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and Work: A: Brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative art or design problem.
Grade 4: Visual Art: Creating Anchor Standard 2: Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and Work: B: When making works of art, utilize and care for materials, tools, and equipment in a manner that prevents danger to oneself and others.
Grade 5
Grade 5: Mathematics: Geometry: Classify Two-dimensional Figures Into Categories Based on Their Properties: Cluster #3: Understand that attributes belonging to a category of two-dimensional figures also belong to all subcategories of that category. For example, all rectangles have four right angles and squares are rectangles, so all squares have four right angles.
Grade 5: Mathematics: Geometry: Classify Two-dimensional Figures Into Categories Based on Their Properties: Cluster #4: Classify two-dimensional figures in a hierarchy based on properties.
Grade 5: Visual Art: Presenting Anchor Standard 5: Develop and Refine Artistic Techniques and Work for Presentation: A: Develop a logical argument for safe and effective use of materials and techniques for preparing and presenting artwork.
Grade : Visual Art: Connecting Anchor Standard 11: Relate Artistic Ideas and Works With Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding: A: Identify how art is used to inform or change beliefs, values, or behaviors of an individual or society.
