By Bill Lombard on 12 August, 2009
Here’s another computer tool to bring alive 3D geometry in your classes – you may even encourage students to explore a career in design, construction, architecture, or landscaping! You can use Google SketchUp to create, modify and share 3D models. It was designed to be easier to use than other 3D Computer Assisted Design (CAD) [...]
Posted in Website Resource | Tagged 3d geometry, Computer-aided, construction architecture, design construction, geometric figures, geometry, resources for teachers, spatial visualization, visual modeling, visual thinking |
By Bill Lombard on 16 May, 2009
Isosceles Triangles can make a square, as we all know, but here’s a way to do it with seven different size triangles. Measurement, the Pythagorean Theorem, and color make this a nice project for any class, and particularly for a geometry class. The video gives complete directions for the classroom. Pause it at any time [...]
Posted in Mr. L's Videos | Tagged geometry, math video, powerpoint slides, pythagorean theorem, spatial visualization, visual modeling |
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