Tessellations

Tessellation information is found on pages 154 and 196. A complete rubric is provided in class for the tessellation project.

Original tessellation (not traced or printed from a computer), either a translational tessellation or rotational tessellation. Ideal tessellations will include colors, have a more complicated, smaller-sized pattern, have extra detail to make a recognizable design (and a title!), and will be presented on an 8.5 x 11" sheet of plain paper.

Completing this project requires:
1. Colored 8.5 x 11 piece of plain paper
2. Pattern used (preferably 2.5" x 2.5" or smaller) taped to the back of the tessellation

MC Escher in all his awesomeness

MC Escher is one of the world's most famous graphic artists. Along with tessellations (now required by the district for you), he is famous for many other art works.
mcescher.com


Completing this project requires:
1. Poster including:
a. Copies of three of your favorite MS Escher works of art.
b. A work from a different artist in a similar style to MC Escher (may be a professional artist OR your own work.)
c. A one to three-sentence summarizing the art behind the styles of work represented on your poster.
2. Format of poster:
a. At least 11x17, preferably full-poster size
b. Color
c. Neatness and Organization = Poster Presentation
d. Stated citations for works of art.

Where definitions come in handy...

Locate a recent (within the past four months) news article on a debated issue (eg. a court case). Read and summarize the issue, orally in front of the class or on paper. Explain how (if!) specificity of the law or debated issue could clear up the debate.
Would clearer explanations allow for less debate?

How does this relate to geometry/ why is this project listed for chapter two?

Completing this project requires:
1. Copy of the news article in review.
2. Summary of the issue (presented orally to the class or written and turned in.)
3. Clarification "suggestions" - noting how (or why not) specificities would reduce debatable information and/or clarify the issue.
4. Connection to geometry - How does this relate to geometry/ why is this project listed for chapter two?
5. If written, the project must follow correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling guidelines as presented in English classes. If presented orally, presentation should last 2-4 minutes.

Logic Puzzles and Games

Information found: in Holt textbook, pages 126-127.

Three logic games and puzzle activities are found.

Completing this project requires:

- 3 games of Sprouts, with "zombie point(s)" and winner's name marked on each game. At least one game has to have more than 3 initial sprouts.

- Activity 2 - Correct digits matched with the letters, and an arrangment of the letters in their numberical-value order. Work must be shown.

- Activity 3 - Chart must be filled in with clue information (that counts as your work shown.) Correct granddaughter with language and instrument in chart. The answer to the question asked (Valerie's accomplishments) must be answered.