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Math in Architecture

How much material do you need to construct a geodesic dome? How would you find the volume of a sphere? With this week’s set on “Mathematics in Architecture,” students solve real-world problems through mathematical modeling.

Supported by a Direct Instruction module on “Modeling with Mathematics,” these geometry-focused lessons are sure to get students in grades 3-12 thinking about the places and spaces around them from a new angle.

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Grade 3: A Frank Lloyd Wright Design Challenge

What kind of shapes did Frank Lloyd Wright use in his architecture?

CCSS.PRACTICE.MP4
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.G.A.1

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Grade 4: Rio and the Geodesic Dome

What is the best way for Rio to figure out how much material he needs to build a geodesic dome?

CCSS.PRACTICE.MP4
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.G.A.2

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Grade 5: The Volume of a Home

How can Jorge and Alejandra figure out whose house has the greater volume?

CCSS.PRACTICE.MP4
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.C.5

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Grade 6: Flooring Finders

How much flooring material do the students need?

CCSS.PRACTICE.MP4
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.G.A.1

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Grade 7: Pyramid Builders

What is the approximate area of the pyramid face that Sarah’s class is painting?

CCSS.PRACTICE.MP4
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.A.1

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Grade 8: Going Green

What is the volume of Tyler’s family’s greenhouse?

CCSS.PRACTICE.MP4
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.G.C.9

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Grade 9-10: Twisted Tower

What transformations are necessary to create the top floor of the Twisted Tower?

CCSS.PRACTICE.MP4
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.CO.A.2

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Grade 11-12: Rose Window

How much red stained glass do David and Ashley need?

CCSS.PRACTICE.MP4
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.C.A.2

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Math in Architecture

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