Memes (Math)

Purpose: Show the connection between a key math principle & a real-world situation

The Process:

1. Start with a meme that you find interesting; be sure it has people or references that are familiar to you
   • What is the goal or overall message of the meme? What essential truth does it illustrate
   • What words are used to convey the message?
   • How are images and color used to convey the message?
   • If a person is depicted, what do you need to know about that person to understand the meme?
   • How do the words and images work together to deepen the message?

2. Consider your content

• What is your equation? What is the essential truth it represents?
  • ax+by+c=0
  • A=½ BxH
  • other?
• What place, object, or person can also represent or experience this truth?
• In what sticky situation will people find themselves if they don’t understand this principle?

3. Tech tools

• Brainstorm in Google docs
• Image search online or use phone to take pictures
• Use Google Slides or Draw, Canva, or Adobe Spark to layout your meme

For Discussion:

• SKILLS: what skills are required for successful completion of this exercise?
• CONTENT: how does successful completion of this project show content knowledge?
• RUBRIC: how can you evaluate this project? How can you create assessment checkpoints throughout the project?