reSolve: Mechanical linkages – Angles and lines
This sequence of lessons explores the geometry of angles using real-world contexts including the dynamics of folding and joints. Students investigate side lengths and angles, using physical models and computer simulation. There are opportunities to develop geometric language and to highlight how mathematical structures such as points, lines and angles can be seen in real objects, linking geometry diagrams with real things. Each lesson is outlined in detail including curriculum links, vocabulary, materials needed, sample answers, discussion points and student resources such as links for simulations online. This sequence is part of the reSolve: Maths by Inquiry special topic 'Mechanical Linkages and Deductive Geometry'.
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Year level(s) | Year 7 |
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Audience | Teacher |
Purpose | Teaching resource |
Format | Downloadable resources |
Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches | Mathematics investigation |
Keywords | angles, triangles (Shapes), parallel lines, protractors, sides (Polygons), maths investigations |
Curriculum alignment |
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Curriculum connections | Numeracy, STEM/STEAM |
Strand and focus | Geometry, Build understanding |
Topics | Angles and geometric reasoning |
AC: Mathematics content descriptions |
ACMMG164
Investigate conditions for two lines to be parallel and solve simple numerical problems using reasoning
ACMMG165
Classify triangles according to their side and angle properties and describe quadrilaterals
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National numeracy learning progression |
Understanding geometric properties
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UGP2
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Copyright details |
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Organisation | ReSolve: Maths by Inquiry |
Copyright | © Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment 2021. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0. |
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