GEOMETRY IS EVERYWHERE

Today, I would like to talk you about the influence of geometry in the society. If we take a look just a moment to our surrounds, we can find a lot of geometric figures and we can realise that everything is formed by them. For example, the buildings are usually rectangles and their windows squares, even the traffic signals are made by geometric figures, such as circle, triangle, square, etc.

We are accustomed to these curiosities that we do not realise that everything has a geometric figure. Therefore, I consider that it is especially important to make see students pay attention to their surroundings and we can relate easily their daily life with those contents that we want to teach them. In this way, they will be more interested in learning geometry and will have a purpose of discovering by themselves through the use of geometry.

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REFLECTION

I will dedicate this entry to talk about my final reflection regarding the previous entries that I have posted during this short period of time. I consider that during my entries I have learned so much about geometry and the different applications that I can apply in the classroom in the future. Moreover, I have come to the conclusion that many teachers may think that there are not any materials and resources to make students think and reason in order to acquire the new knowledge through the development of practical and dynamic activities, because I have learned that the best way of learning in a motivating and having a positive attitude to mathematics, in this case, geometry, it is very useful and rewarding that students feel comfortable, motivated and interested in the subject. I just want to tell you that this is not a farewell, it is a reflection that I have wanted to share with all of you about the positive advantages that this blog has, because I am sure that a...

THE FRACTAL WORLD

Today, I would like to talk about fractal geometry and its application in the classroom of Primary Education. A fractal is a geometric object whose basic structure is divided irregularly, and it is repeated by different scales. The study of fractals is a motivating element for students of primary education because it can be attracting because of its aesthetic. Therefore, as a way of recognizing the importance of geometry and implementing new ways of understanding better this subject, we can carry out dynamic and practical activities so in such a way that the students improve their spatial and geometric thinking. In this way, the activities about fractals that we can develop with students are developing an educative project in which the students introduce the different materials that they have done to other children. For example, surfing the net, I have found a website in which they prepared an exhibition about fractal geometry, I would link you the video so, in this way,...

ORIGAMI AND GEOMETRY

Hello everyone! Today, I want to tell you a different way of working with geometry in order to apply it in the classroom and transform geometry more practical and entertaining for children. But, what is the origami ? Well, it is a type of art of paper folding without using any type of instruments such as scissors or stick, with the purpose of making new figures which can have different types of forms. The particularity of these technic is the transformation of the paper in different sizes from an initial square or rectangular base. Therefore, it is a really good opportunity to introduce the origami as an enjoyable activity in the classroom, since it develops the ability of hand-eye coordination, but also, it improves the peer support and the relationship between students as well as it fosters the curiosity and interest about learning geometry through the game. Now, I will share with you some vide os about examples of how to make origami:

DISCOVERING GEOMETRY

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