Project Based Learning Design a Paper Quilt with Geometry and Measurement
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Description
For this project based learning activity, students incorporate elements of geometry, measurement, and design to create an 18 inch by 24 inch symmetrical paper quilt.
Skills used:
- Geometry - shapes, symmetry
- Measurement - measuring 3 inch by 3 inch squares, measuring an 18 inch by 24 inch piece of poster board, area and perimeter
- Design - students must arrange quilt squares to create an attractive design. They must decide whether to use whole squares or cut them into smaller squares, rectangles, or right triangles. They must also decide on colors and whether to use solid or patterned paper.
This resource includes:
- teacher and student directions
- quilt design ideas and examples
- a design planning page
- 8 response questions
- a scoring rubric
- photos of finished quilts
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Credits: Border created by Chirp Graphics, cover background by Stux, Annalise Batista, and Piecebb8, all used with permission. Fonts used include Londrina Solid and Londrina Sketch by Marcelo Magalhaes and Pangolin by Kevin Burke. Fonts were used with permission under open source licenses.
