I. Overview

The students will explore 3-D objects. They will create buildings using a website program which gives the students the ability to see different views of the objects created. The students will follow the worksheet and investigate top views. Then they will draw a blueprint floor-plan of the classroom.

II. Performance or Learner outcomes

The students will be able to create a 3D building and rotate it to see different views. The students will be able to rely on prior knowledge about triangles to prove conjectures. They will be able to work individually to investigate blueprints. The students will be able to draw a blueprint of the classroom.

III. Supplementary materials, handouts- see worksheet attached

IV. Organization

Teacher Does

Student Does

Engage:

The teacher will pass out the worksheet and assign the students to a computer.

The teacher will then have the students access the website, and begin the worksheet.

The students will Access the computer and read over the worksheet.

Evaluate

The teacher will be sure that all the computers are working correctly and the students have accessed the website.

Explore:

Tell the students to follow instructions on the worksheet.

The students will read the instructions on the website and begin the investigation on the worksheet.

Evaluate

The Teacher will watch the students carefully to make sure they are on task. The teacher will clarify the instructions on the worksheet and answer any questions the students may have.

Explain: The teacher will then give the students the assignment of creating a blueprint of the room. The teacher will be sure to explain that a blueprint is the top view of the class. The blueprint does not have to be to scale, but should be a good representation.

They should include the desks, chalkboards and doors.

Questions:

How can we represent a door and chalkboards on a blueprint?

If you use symbols how will someone else know what that is?

The students will work on the blueprint of the classroom.

Answers:

With symbols.

We could have a legend or a key.

Evaluate

The teacher will make sure that all students understand what a blueprint represents, and make sure the students are on task.