Geometry and Fraction PBL

PBL? That means Project (or Problem) Based Learning. Much of our scholars learning is coming from lessons designed to use the appropriate level of skills and concepts in various subjects and use that information to solve real world problems. For example, why does one need to know a square has four equal sides? Well, we found out that it isn't just to know your shapes, but is also useful in planning how to create buildings, design art projects and make quilts. Last week, Barb Clark, from Quilters Dream in Colleyville, came to talk to scholars about how she uses geometric shapes and fractions to create beautiful and useful quilts. Not only did she bring some of her own creations and discuss the various shapes in them, but she also brought a small project for every 1st grader to make their own quilt square using fabric cut into shapes. She also talked about how she can cut a square a certain way and make a new shape. Yes, there is a real reason to learn about geometry and fractions!