Hello!
Do any of you fifth grade teachers have any geometry projects you have given as a final assessment on polygons, angles, symmetry, etc... Please post if you do!

[teachum8]

I have my students create their own DREAM PLAYGROUND! They have to include various geometric figures in their desgin. Each figure must be labeled. I usually give the students a list of figures that MUST be included and then they may add additional figures if they wish. These always turn out great and it really shows if the students have learned the figures!!

[curlygirl2]

Would you mind posting any rubrics or requirements you have for that project?

Thanks so much!

Chris

I give them a list of possible choices and then they must create these using dry pasta (Spaghetti works best). It is fun to watch them make their pasta small to show right angles.

[NoVaTeacher]

I also have the students create a playground. They use foam, toothpicks, popsicle sticks, straws, etc. to create it. They absolutely loved this activity!

I also had the students create an art project. I told them that a local museum would be dedicating a gallery to geometric art. They were able to submit their designs to the museum. I gave them a list of required items. After the students turn in their artwork, I photocopy it and give them the copied version. They use colored pencils to identify the required items (example, color all of the right angles red). I've attached the assignment letter that I gave to my students.

[saraebeth]

I need to start printing some of these off or making a file with ideas

[ivy]

Create a robot using only geometric shapes.

[uaagrad]

Do you have a directions sheet or a rubric that you use with the students?