I have progress on my project! Last Thursday, I introduced the project, formed groups, and did an exploration activity on the Geometry concepts behind putt-putt (angles of reflection as you bounce the golf ball off the wall/object and slope of an incline/decline). On Friday, I gave them a few websites to research and then let them go explore the net for brainstorming ideas, playing online games of putt-putt, viewing pictures of creative courses, etc. For the weekend, each member of the group will be drawing their own sketch of a golf course, complete with theme, obstructions, and ideas. Monday, they will be explaining their sketches and ideas to their group and the group will come to a consensus and begin the planning stages of their project.
Overall, the students are really excited about this project, and I'm really excited to see the final products after hearing some of the ideas my students already have!
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Sounds like you've really got the ball rolling-- that's great! I like all the steps you put into the project before the students start working, like the researching and sketching. Did you ever decide how you'll have students comment on each other's drawings? I'm excited to see what kind of creative ideas your students come up with!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like fun! I think that this is such a creative idea. I like that you have given them a large amount of time (i.e. a weekend instead of thirty minutes) to prepare and brainstorm. This decision may pay off when you see the final product.
ReplyDeleteLance - sorry this is late.
ReplyDeleteI really love this project idea. I know the kids will have fun with it because I surely would.
I agree with Sarah and Nikki - I think it's great that you have given them a sufficient amount of time to do their work.