Megan Ramos

Azusa Pacific University

EDUC 526 Capstone Experience in Digital Teaching and Learning
Jennifer Courduff
Modeling with Geometry, Geometric Measurement & Dimension
Spring 2014

Abstract
Modeling with Geometry, Geometric Measurement & Dimension is a 3-week unit plan
intended for an 8
th
grade Geometry class. Students will be able to apply geometric concepts in
modeling situations, explain volume formulas and use them to solve problems. This will be done
by using various methods, specifically project-based learning. Students will create a real-world
problem that compares various volumes, specifically cones, cylinders, and spheres. Using
mathematical formulas and measuring devices, students will collect necessary data. Using
multitudes of technology tools, they will organize and present their projects. Collaboration is
encouraged throughout the unit, including peer support and reflection.

Goal(s) of the Portfolio
This portfolio project will provide students with math, language arts, and technology
skills, which are included in the common core standards. Students will be mastering geometry
skills, specifically modeling with geometry, geometric measurement and dimension. They will
be able to apply density concepts with area and volume in modeling situations. This will be done
by doing various activities, mainly project based and technology rich.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Portfolio
Working with various technologies rich tools, collaborating with peers, and applying
main concepts to project based learning, students will be able to attain the portfolio goals.
Students will work in groups to create a real-world problem having to compare various volumes
of items commonly sold/purchased. Solving the problem will be calculated using mathematical
formulas and measured, both of which will be documented using Educreations app and Numbers
Megan Ramos
Azusa Pacific University
EDUC 526 Capstone Experience in Digital Teaching and Learning
Jennifer Courduff
Modeling with Geometry, Geometric Measurement & Dimension
April 27, 2014
app. The data will be organized, explained, and presented using iMovie. Students will reflect on
their peers projects using Blogger. Activities for students will be modified appropriately
throughout the lesson to accommodate each students needs.

Objectives:
Students will be able to:
Apply geometric concepts in modeling situations.
Explain volume formulas and use them to solve problems.
Collaborate in groups to create a project comparing the volumes of cones, cylinders, and
spheres. They will create a real-world problem having to compare various volumes of
items commonly sold/purchased.
Measure and compare volume of containers in mL.
Solve the problem using mathematical formulas, which will be documented using a note
taking app, Educreations.
Organize their data in a chart using Numbers.
Create a final presentation for their project using iMovie.
Use Blogger to reflect on their projects as well as their peers presentations.

Outline
Week 1
Day 1
Watch iMovie video that covers this unit
iFlashcards app using e-Book
Day 2
MindMeister map
Day 3
MindMeister continued
Megan Ramos
Azusa Pacific University
EDUC 526 Capstone Experience in Digital Teaching and Learning
Jennifer Courduff
Modeling with Geometry, Geometric Measurement & Dimension
April 27, 2014
Mangahigh.com
Day 4
MathMistakes.org (http://mathmistakes.org/?p=1630).
Take notes using Educreations
Class discussion
Day 5
Review & submit assignments
Further explore MathMistakes.org & Mangahigh.com
Week 2
Day 6
Google Art activity
Organize using MindMeister app
Day 7
WebQuest project
Introduction
Rubric
Group collaboration
Choose containers (notes on Educreations)
Day 8
WebQuest project
Individual calculations using Educreations
Group Review
Megan Ramos
Azusa Pacific University
EDUC 526 Capstone Experience in Digital Teaching and Learning
Jennifer Courduff
Modeling with Geometry, Geometric Measurement & Dimension
April 27, 2014
Day 9
Measure containers in mL (record on iMovie)
Additional examples:
Marshmallows (http://vimeo.com/61940417)
Cylinder & Diet Coke (http://vimeo.com/54271005)
Capacity (http://vimeo.com/54267758)
Day 10
Organize data using Numbers
Week 3
Day 11 & 12
Create 3-5 minute presentation for the class using iMovie
Day 13
Groups complete project and presentation
Practice iMovie presentations
All items submitted by the end of the class
Day 14
Groups will present
Everyone in the group needs to contribute to the presentation
Megan Ramos
Azusa Pacific University
EDUC 526 Capstone Experience in Digital Teaching and Learning
Jennifer Courduff
Modeling with Geometry, Geometric Measurement & Dimension
April 27, 2014
Day 15
Peer evaluation (use rubric)
Use Blogger to reflect on their projects
Address the following questions:
What surprised you in this project? Could any containers not handle it (spill
over)? Did it surprise you? Include examples from both your group's project and some of
your classmates'.
What did you learn from this project? How will it effect how you use or purchase
containers in the future?
Comment to at least two peers blogs (feedback & suggestions)

For a detailed unit plan, please view attachment.

Resources
Computer
iPad
e-Book
iFlashcards (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/free-flashcards-study-helper/id333253443?mt=8)
MindMeister
(http://www.mindmeister.com/education?gclid=CMPXjJr3vb0CFVKIfgodhW8AgA)
Google Art (https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/project/art-project)
Mangahigh.com (http://www.mangahigh.com/en-us/math_games/shape)
Megan Ramos
Azusa Pacific University
EDUC 526 Capstone Experience in Digital Teaching and Learning
Jennifer Courduff
Modeling with Geometry, Geometric Measurement & Dimension
April 27, 2014

MathMistakes.org (http://mathmistakes.org/?p=1630)
WebQuest (http://questgarden.com/166/26/2/140105142631/)

Video examples:
-Marshmallows (http://vimeo.com/61940417)
-Cylinder & Diet Coke (http://vimeo.com/54271005)
-Capacity (http://vimeo.com/54267758)
iMovie (http://www.apple.com/ios/imovie/?cid=wwa-us-kwg-features-
com&siclientid=6381&sessguid=9c013abd-9c1a-4e4c-a179-
f26b38cb2c82&userguid=9c013abd-9c1a-4e4c-a179-f26b38cb2c82&permguid=9c013abd-9c1a-
4e4c-a179-f26b38cb2c82)
Educreations (http://www.educreations.com/)
Megan Ramos
Azusa Pacific University
EDUC 526 Capstone Experience in Digital Teaching and Learning
Jennifer Courduff
Modeling with Geometry, Geometric Measurement & Dimension
April 27, 2014


Numbers (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/numbers/id361304891?mt=8)
Blogger (https://www.blogger.com/features)
Measuring cup mL
Various containers (Web Quest Project)