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Kites R' Us:
Constructing
An Eddy Kite
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Introduction
Using the design template from the Eddy
kite illustration in the workbook, students will convert the
measurements from metric to standard and then scale the kite design
to 'fit' a vertical spar dowel whose measure is 36 inches. Students
will look up German vocabulary words from Internet or classroom
resources to translate their labels for their new design. Students
will complete the requirements and submit an interactive form
to the instructor that includes their solutions to the measurement
re-scaling. Additionally, students will model the design image
using a drawing software including new measurement labels.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of
this unit, the learner will:
- understand the technique and
demonstrate proficiency in metric to standard measure conversions.
- demonstrate their ability to
utilize a computerized drawing software to create geometric designs
with labels.
- successfully
utilize a JavaScripted tool to check their metric conversion
results.
- demonstrate ability to multi-task
using both the JavaScript tool and the on board calculator for
conversion from millimeters to inches.
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- 1.) Basic operations and concepts.
- 3.) Technology productivity
tools.
- 4.) Technology communication
tools.
- 5.) Technology research tools.
- 6.) Technology problem-solving
and decision-making tools.
- Mathematics:
- 1.) Students will understand
and use Mathematics in Problem Solving.
- 2.) Students will understand
and use Mathematics in Communication.
- 3.) Students will understand
and use Mathematics in Communication.
- 4.) Students will understand
and use Mathematical Connections.
- 7.) Students will understand
and use computation and estimation.
- 8.) Students will have a foundation
in geometric concepts
- 9.) Students will understand
and use measurement.
- 13.) Students will understand
and apply algebraic concepts.
Modern,
Classical and Native Languages:
- 2.) By listening, observing,
reading and discussing, students will comprehend and interpret
oral, written, and visual messages on a variety of topics.
- 6.) Students will use the language
studied to reinforce and expand knowledge of other disciplines.
- Language Arts:
- 1.) Students will understand
and use Language Arts for communication.
- 2.) Students will understand
and use Language Arts as a learning tool.
- 4.) Students will use a variety
of listening and reading strategies appropriately.
- 5.) Students will speak clearly
and write effectively for a variety of audiences and purposes.
- 6.) Students will speak and
write clearly, effectively, and correctly.
- 7/8.) Students will appreciate
and respect their own language, culture, and literature, and
will learn about the languages, cultures, and literature of others.
- 10.) Students will use state-of-the-art
computer and other technology to gather, use and synthesize information,
and to create and communicate knowledge.
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Technology Use
Students will use computer access to
the internet to locate translation information on German words
contained in the Eddy Kite diagram. (See Resources)
Students will use computer access to
check their work page solutions using the JavaScript calculator
address given to them by their teacher. (Note: This should take
place following the submission deadline of student worksheets.)
Students will use computer assisted
software to design models of their kite designs. Students should
submit their designs to the teacher on individual class disks.
(Note: If students are allowed to use out of class resources,
the instructor should specify which software programs can be used
to create the models. A lesson extension might be to instruct
students in the process of converting images from any format to
a .gif or .jpeg format by using screen capture capability.)
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Resources
- JavaScript Metric Conversion Tool
- Student Worksheet- Interactive Form
(Under Development)
- Computer with internet access and
on-board calculator accessory
- Paint or Design Software
- A good working relationship with your
Website Manager to determine the method for using the mailto
functions for the interactive student forms.
- An email account so that student can
send their work to you. ( I recommend using the class email account
that your school provides for you for the students to work from.
Have the forms sent to your personal account. If that is not
possible, your students will be sending the forms from your account
to you. Either way works just fine.)
- German/English
Web Translator- http://search.tu-clausthal.de/WebTrans/
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Process
Tips: If you decide to have students
construct the kites... you will want to scale down the kite with
the vertical spar measurement to cut down on material costs.
Materials:
- Access to the HTML documents
of the project.
- You can also download the document
pages to your server space.
- You can also make printed copies
of the documents for classroom access in a project workbook
- Metric Rulers
- Wooden Dowels- consider purchasing
two .25 inch by 36 inch dowels for each kite being constructed
- Material or suitable paper component
for the outer sail of the kite
- Kite cord or string... Nylon
cord is best.
Preparation:
- Complete the project requirements
yourself to serve as an assessment model.
- Prepare mini lessons as needed
on the individual math and technology components and concepts.
Tasks:
- Adapt student work pages to
meet your classroom needs.
- Project Description Page
- Student Workbook
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Assessment
- Successful completion and submission of
student workbook
- Accurate computation of metric conversions
- Accurate translations from German to English
- Scaled and labeled image diagram embedded
in student workbook
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