Geometry in City Planning

Grade/Class: Grade 4 Math and Social Studies

Context: Students learn about 2D and 3D shapes in Math and mapping skills in Social Studies.

Learning: Students in Grade 4 worked on an engaging cross-curricular project for math and social studies. They used their new skills with a compass rose and mapping to create a tiny town. Their goal was to design homes, buildings, and streets using specific 2D and 3D shapes, ensuring the streets were parallel and perpendicular. Additionally, they applied their understanding of acute, obtuse, and right angles. Working in groups, the Grade 4 students demonstrated this knowledge in a creative and realistic way, effectively integrating mathematical concepts with practical applications.