Honors Geometry: Quadrilateral Project
Introduction: This project is designed to expand the student’s knowledge of common geometric
definitions and terms. In addition to the definitions the students will find pictures of geometric
figures in their everyday world. After finishing the write up the student will present their project to
their classmates.
Part 1 - Definitions: The student’s job is to find a formal (mathematical) definition of each term. The
student will need to cite where they got the formal definition using the proper citations (MLA). I
expect the definitions to be typed.
Square
Rhombus
Trapezoid
Rectangle
Kite
Parallelogram
Quadrilateral
Isosceles Trapezoid
Part 2 - Pictures: In this part of the project, students are asked to search for real world applications
of each of the geometric concept or figures they have defined. Students could take their own picture
or use a magazine or the internet to search for pictures of the defined figures. Figures may not be
hand drawn. Be creative!!!
Part 3 – Multi-media: The student should have some sort of media involved in their pictures and/or
definitions, whether it is a poster, power-point, booklet, ect. The multi-media will be displayed in
the classroom for everyone to see. If the student wants to do other media using the classroom
technology, then they should bring it in on a flash drive or email it to Mr. Miller.
Part 4 – Summary: The student should write a paragraph about their experience doing the project.
The summary must have at least 4 sentences. The summary could discuss a variety of points, some
examples: What was good about the project, what they would have done differently, what they liked
about the project and why, ect.
Whatever the student says in the summary must have a logical explanation behind it.
GO GREEN!! To save from printing the documents off you can email them to
kurt.miller@cantonlocal.org.
Grading Rubric –
Goal:
Mathematical
definition
Pictures
Multi-media
Written
summary
8 definitions with
citations
Have pictures for each
figure, neatly
organized
Well organized,
creative and unique
Complete sentences,
well written and a
thoughtful reflection
2 point per definition
and citation
1 point per picture,
max 16 points
Points
possible
16
16
5
8
total 45
Points
earned