Thanksgiving Quilt

Artists explore textures they can create when working with acrylic modeling paste. In this simple-to-implement art lesson, learners divide a rigid surface into six squares, and use a variety of tools to create different textures within...

Learn the art of quilting with this lesson plan that can be connected to a history lesson on quilts in Ancient Egypt, China, and modern art. After studying a general history of quilts, its uses, and the history of different patterns,...

Thanksgiving is a cherished tradition in the United States and Canada. Introduce the beginnings of the Thanksgiving celebration with a resource that features reading comprehension activities, vocabulary exercises, and a short...

Introducing square roots into the quadratic equation mix, Sal addresses the ways viewers might solve the problems, both correctly and incorrectly. The video is an integral step in not only Sal's algebra series but also in developing math...

What is the square root of 100? Sal explains what the square root of 100 is, but he needs a little help explaining why. Note: This concept can be challenging for some. If you are showing this video to your class, it does not stand alone....

Take a radical look at square roots. The presentation examines square roots as the lengths of the sides of a square with a given area on the coordinate plane. Using this method, it is clear why the square root of a number can be positive...

Sal demonstrates what not to do when simplifying a squared binomial. Next, he clarifies why they can't square each term individually and then add them. He uses his incorrect example as a starting point to demonstrate how to simplify a...

Students examine geometric quilt patterns to identify how math may have been used to help slaves escape to freedom. They slide, flip and turn geometric shapes to create a map quilt.

Add a global perspective to your next math lesson. This learners-created presentation shares things everyone needs to know when they are trying to determine if something is a square. She defines what a square is, provides real life...

Students use a monochromatic palate, select shades and tints for a selected hue, or select complimentary or analogous colors for a quilt design. They design quilt squares using basic geometric shapes, repetition, balance, and proportion.