All things big and small
Global Contexts: Scientific and Technical Innovations
Key Concept: Form
Related Concepts: Measurement, System
Statement of Inquiry:
Understanding form and shape enhances creativity.
Inquiry Questions:
Factual - How do we derive formulae for areas of 2D shapes?
Conceptual - How does understanding properties of geometric shapes help us make decisions in real life?
Debatable - Do you agree that a better understanding of form and shape enhances creativity?
Unit Assessments:
Unit test - Crit. A
Derivation investigation - Crit. B
Real life application (investigation) - Crit. C & D
Key Concept: Form
Related Concepts: Measurement, System
Statement of Inquiry:
Understanding form and shape enhances creativity.
Inquiry Questions:
Factual - How do we derive formulae for areas of 2D shapes?
Conceptual - How does understanding properties of geometric shapes help us make decisions in real life?
Debatable - Do you agree that a better understanding of form and shape enhances creativity?
Unit Assessments:
Unit test - Crit. A
Derivation investigation - Crit. B
Real life application (investigation) - Crit. C & D
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Unit resources:
The Fold and Cut Theorem: It states that “any shape with straight sides can be cut from a single (idealized) sheet of paper by folding it flat and making a single straight complete cut.” Any polygon, just one snip.