Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will create a visual representation of a concept from "A Wrinkle In Time" using geometric shapes and patterns, while also applying basic math skills to calculate area and perimeter of their artwork.
Materials and Prep
- Paper (preferably thicker paper or cardstock)
- Colored pencils or markers
- Ruler
- Compass (for drawing circles)
- Pencil and eraser
- Access to "A Wrinkle In Time" text or notes
Before the lesson, familiarize yourself with key themes and characters from "A Wrinkle In Time" to guide discussions and activities effectively.
Activities
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Character Geometric Portraits:
Have the student choose a character from "A Wrinkle In Time" and create a geometric portrait using various shapes. For example, they can use triangles for hair, circles for eyes, and rectangles for the body. Encourage them to think about how the shapes represent the character's traits.
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Math and Art Integration:
Once the student has created their geometric portrait, ask them to calculate the area and perimeter of each shape used in their artwork. They can create a small chart next to their portrait showing the calculations.
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Story Map with Shapes:
Have the student create a story map of the journey in "A Wrinkle In Time" using different geometric shapes to represent different locations or events. For example, a circle could represent the planet Camazotz, while a triangle could represent the tesseract.
Talking Points
- "What do you think geometric shapes can tell us about the characters in 'A Wrinkle In Time'? How can we use shapes to express their personalities?"
- "Can you find the area and perimeter of this shape? Why do you think it's important to know these measurements?"
- "How does your story map show the journey of the characters? What shapes did you choose and why?"
- "What are some other ways we can combine math and art? Can you think of examples from real life?"
- "How does the concept of a tesseract relate to both math and the story? Can you visualize it?"