Year+8+Maths+Project+-+3D

= = =//Introduction. What are you going to do?// =


 * In groups you will explore and demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of 3D Shapes.
 * You will create a poster.
 * You will present your findings to your class.
 * You will make sure that all members of the group are involved in all the tasks, so you need to make a plan with a division of tasks, and you need to discuss all your findings together before adding them to your poster or presentation.


 * Marking Scheme (click on this link to see how your project will be marked, so you can see what is important) **

=//What is your poster going to look like? The tasks....// =

**1. Take pictures!**
All groups will be expected to take photos of every day objects from the local area showing these known 3D shapes:

**cube, cuboid, prism, sphere, cylinder, pyramid, tetrahedron, cone PLUS one other interesting unknown one in everyday objects.**
There must be at least one photo in each of the following categories:
 * Taken within the home
 * Taken outside but near to home
 * Representative of Chinese culture
 * Representative of all the other different cultures within the group
 * Something that can be eaten,
 * Something linked to activites you enjoy

2. Apply Mathematics
Each member of the group chooses 1 of the everyday objects you photographed and perform the following mathematical actions.
 * 1) Calculate the surface area and volume
 * 2) Describe the symmetric properties
 * 3) Create a net of the object

Include an explanation of how you reached your answer, so DON'T just give the answer. You may want to use the websites below to help you with this.

BBC KS3 Bitesize - 3D shapes - measuring Interactives - Geometry - 3D Shapes Interactives - Geometry - 3D Shapes - Prisms CIMT - Common 2D and 3D Shapes CIMT - surface area and volume of 3D Shapes CIMT - Help Page Mr Barton Maths - Volume

3. Research and thou shalt find...

 * Find famous 3D Monuments. One has to be from ancient times (//pre 0 AD//), one from classical times (//between 0 AD-1700//) and one from modern times (//18th/21st Century)//. One of these has to be of historic significance to the Chinese people.
 * Find information about the monuments: their history, how they were built, what was or is their main function and whether they still exist.
 * Identify all the 3D shapes that were used to create the three monuments.
 * Use the Destiny Library catalog, Encylcopedia Britannica Online and the websites below to find information. You can use the internet too.
 * Create a 'bibliography' of all the sources you have used to find information. Your list must have at least 3 different sources. You will use the MLA citation style.

L Look at the books and websites in the Library about buildings of all kinds Search here for background information on your monument or building.

**Other useful websites:**
50 Famous Landmarks -- If you need inspiration for your famous building, have a look here Famous buildings and structures - Prehistoric and Ancient Seven Wonders of the Modern World Famous Buildings Jake Martin's Google Sketchup 3D buildings -- Jake has done a great job creating 3D models of well-known buildings. Use them!

4. Make a quiz
- Create a Mathematical quiz with at least 4 questions. For example: How many times higher is the great pyramid compared with this chocolate bar?