Mr. Di Croce's St. Simon Blog est. 2012: 02/12/13

Tuesday 12 February 2013

Guiding question:

How can you combine your knowledge of math, art and design to help resolve a problem?

Learning goals:

to build knowledge through investigation; to identify lines of symmetry in 2D figure; to compare units of measure; to apply area and perimeter formulas; to measure angles; to write an explanatory text; to use interactive multi-media tools;
to design and create a geometric stained glass window for any school window;
to take accurate measurements of window in centimetres, meters, inches and/or feet;
to design a template (i.e. on Geometer's Sketchpad or PowerPoint or with compass/protractor/ruler) that contains two or more lines of symmetry;
to calculate the measurements of each window section;
to use protractors to measure the number of degrees contained in each angle formed by the intersecting lines of symmetry;
calculate the total area of the window, and estimate the amount of paper and tissue your window will require;
to document the creative design process with photographs, and deliver a Prezi presentation that narrates your work using a combination of text, pictures and/or video.

Success Criteria:

I can apply my prior knowledge and experience with geometric art tasks;
I can identify the symmetrical elements of a geometric design;
I can apply my prior knowledge of measurement and scale to create a template that will fit within the window's height & width;
I can use technology to research the history of stained glass form;
I can work and share ideas in a cooperative and constructive manner with a partner.

Did you know?

The art of making stained glass windows flourished in Europe during the 1200s, when religion was central to people’s lives and communities poured their resources into building cathedrals.
Because stained glass windows came to life when the light shone through them, they were thought to be illuminated by the presence of God.
A master glazier in a medieval town was highly esteemed, and sometimes held precedence over the local town governments.
Though not as prominent today as it was during the middle ages and renaissance, the stained glass art form lives on. There was a huge stained glass revival during the Victorian era (1811-1918) and there are still contemporary glaziers who create stained glass windows for churches and private homes.