Math & Me - Mini Project
Math & Me - Mini Project
Assigned: August 25, 2015
Due: Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Assigned: August 25, 2015
Due: Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Directions: This project will be displayed and should be neat, creative, interesting and colorful. Correct
spelling, punctuation and proper capitalization are expected.
Directions: This project will be displayed and should be neat, creative, interesting and colorful. Correct
spelling, punctuation and proper capitalization are expected.
1. You will be given a puzzle piece. Use the ENTIRE SPACE of one side to organize your information into
a graphic organizer of your choosing. You may use the following examples to begin your creative process
(the ideas below are just examples and should not limit your creativity).
1. You will be given a puzzle piece. Use the ENTIRE SPACE of one side to organize your information into
a graphic organizer of your choosing. You may use the following examples to begin your creative process
(the ideas below are just examples and should not limit your creativity).
http://www.havefunteaching.com/worksheets/reading-worksheets/story-elements-worksheets/page/2 http://allaccesspassblog.com/tag/graphicorganizers-2/ https://www.pinterest.com/vforsman/graphic-organizers/https://toolbox2teach.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/web.png
https://www.pinterest.com/cuetogirl/4-squares-writing/
http://www.havefunteaching.com/worksheets/reading-worksheets/story-elements-worksheets/page/2 http://allaccesspassblog.com/tag/graphicorganizers-2/ https://www.pinterest.com/vforsman/graphic-organizers/https://toolbox2teach.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/web.png
https://www.pinterest.com/cuetogirl/4-squares-writing/
2. Inside the main, and largest central section of the graphic organizer, place your name, and describe
how you learn best (auditory, hands on, visual, etc). This is your favorite approach to learning and
identifies which strategies best help you learn.
2. Inside the main, and largest central section of the graphic organizer, place your name, and describe
how you learn best (auditory, hands on, visual, etc). This is your favorite approach to learning and
identifies which strategies best help you learn.
3. In each of the smaller, outer branching spaces you will begin describing yourself using the following
tidbits of information:
 One or more global/international issues you care about.
 One or more things you find fun or enjoy.
 One or more talents/skills/strengths you possess.
 One or more facts about your family & pets.
3. In each of the smaller, outer branching spaces you will begin describing yourself using the following
tidbits of information:
 One or more global/international issues you care about.
 One or more things you find fun or enjoy.
 One or more talents/skills/strengths you possess.
 One or more facts about your family & pets.
4. On the back of the puzzle piece, follow the same graphic organizer and write a complete sentence (in
the corresponding spaces) describing how you think math might be related to each of the tidbits from
step three.
4. On the back of the puzzle piece, follow the same graphic organizer and write a complete sentence (in
the corresponding spaces) describing how you think math might be related to each of the tidbits from
step three.
5. Write a 2nd sentence, after research, and add an additional way math is involved and/ or related to at
least two topics from your graphic organizer. Be sure to include at least one website or source where you
found your information. *
5. Write a 2nd sentence, after research, and add an additional way math is involved and/ or related to at
least two topics from your graphic organizer. Be sure to include at least one website or source where you
found your information. *
6. And finally, add color, clip art, drawings etc. to make your project even more personal. Extra points
may be given for creativity.
6. And finally, add color, clip art, drawings etc. to make your project even more personal. Extra points
may be given for creativity.
7. Be prepared to share your project with peers on Tuesday, September 1st (this will not be done in front
of the whole class, but amidst small groups).
7. Be prepared to share your project with peers on Tuesday, September 1st (this will not be done in front
of the whole class, but amidst small groups).
8. Your completed project will then be turned in to the teacher for a grade.
8. Your completed project will then be turned in to the teacher for a grade.
*You may use various types of images such as hand drawn or computer generated, but remember that you
must give credit if they are not your own.
*You may use various types of images such as hand drawn or computer generated, but remember that you
must give credit if they are not your own.