Internet Resources to Enhance Geometry

As I worked with the 7th grade math teachers at IMMS to infuse technology into their upcoming lessons, we found several great resources online. We were searching for simulations or activities to give students a better understanding of volume. Here are some of the gems that we found:

• How High Volume Simulator - Students determine the volume of one container and then estimate in a different size container where the "fill line" would be when the water is poured in. once students check their estimation, another problem is generated. After looking at the web app, we decided that it would be good to have the students do a screencast as they estimate. During the screencast, the students would talk through the steps of how they determined the volume for each container. The recorded explanation would then be turned in to the teacher. The beauty of this activity is that students can work until they get the correct estimation to turn in!

• Math By Design - In this game based application, students help design a park. They must use all different types of geometry to complete the tasks. High level thinking is required as students must determine many different situations with composite figures to find area and volume. Other tasks also include working with similar objects and finding surface area. This interactive web app is a great way to engage students as they learn geometry!

 

• Pyramid Panic - This game forces students to use number sense and mental math to quickly maneuver through the game. The game uses properties students have learned for geometry as they move through the different phases.

TCEA Day 1 - So Many Resources for Infusing Technology

What a day full of great ideas for infusing technology! Here is a list of some of my favorites!

Gamify your class with Kahoot.it, ClassCraft (like Class Dojo), 3d GameLabrvey,

Padlet - use during warm-ups, brainstorming, or collaboration activities

Plickers - conduct surveys without devices...what???

OneNote - Ok, there is not enough time for me to tell all the great things bout OneNote! First, it is free, second, it is a great collaboration tool, and well, we need a full day of training on this one! It is an awesome tool to use for note-taking as well!

Google tips:
Need a timer? Just Google "10 second timer" and you have one. You can set it to any time frame!
Addons - Check out the add ons in Google docs, sheets, and slides! Forms-choice eliminator was very interesting as well as the random generator

I am excited about day 2 and what all I will learn! If you want to stay up with what all of us are learning, search for #castleberryisd in Twitter!