Integrating the Arts

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By: Carol Schneider

Title:  Folded Paper Geometry Book

Grade Level:  5^th

Subject:  Math

Content Covered:  Geometry

Materials Needed:

·         9in. x 12in. White Construction Paper (one per student)

·         9in. x 12in. strong or cardboard like paper for cover (one per student)

·         Pencil

·         Colored Pencils

·         Scissors

·         Glue

·         Ribbon (if desired)

Procedure:

1.      Fold a piece of white construction paper in half the long way (vertical).  Cut along the fold so that you have two identical long strips.

2.      Fold each strip accordion-style into 4 equal sections.  Flip one strip over and glue two end sections back to back to make a book.  More lengths can be added to make a longer book if needed. 

3.      Create a decorative cover page that includes a title and your name on it.  Glue the cover page on the front of the book.  Include a ribbon if desired.

4.      Have students add the geometry information that was covered in class into their book.   Pictures and definitions are required.

5.      Color the pictures and give the book some character. 

6.      Students can use the book as needed (study guide and assignments).

 

 

 

Assessment:

Folded Paper Geometry Book Rubric

	4	3	2	1	Total
Content	The student included all the polygons and angles covered in class.	The student included most of the polygons and angles covered in class.	The student included a few of the polygons and angles covered in class.	The student included two or less polygons and angles covered in class.
Cover Page	The cover page is decorative and has a title and name on it.	The cover page is mostly decorative and has a title and name on it.	The cover page is a little decorative but is missing a title or/and a name on it.	The cover page is not decorative and is missing a title or/and name on it.
Effort/Neatness	The book is neat and reflects much effort put into the project.  One can clearly identify each polygon and angle.	The book is mostly neat and reflects much effort put into the project.  One can mostly identify each polygon and angle.	The book is somewhat neat and reflects some effort put into the project.  One can somewhat identify each polygon and angle.	The book is not neat and doesn’t reflect any effort put into the project.  One cannot identify any polygon and any angle.

 

Total Score: ________/12

 

Comments:

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Extensions:

This lesson can be adapted to fit any content in any subject area.   Examples:  Rock identification book, timeline book, explore book, sequence book, etc…

           

Teacher Comments:

            I used this lesson with 3^rd graders, and they loved it.  I had the students use the book as a study guide, and then I handed them out at parent/teacher conferences.  The parents enjoyed seeing their student’s unique book on geometry.       

Resources: 

This lesson is adapted from Lesley University Instructor of Art and Visual Inquiry professor Barbara Baer.