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Quilting Geometry

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Study geometry through the concept of quilt design. High schoolers examine the geometric shapes in various quilts and then create their own quilts using geometric shapes that fit together. In the end, they write a paragraph to describe their quilt pattern.

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quilts, sewing, home economics, angles, patterns, shapes

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angles, patterns, quilting, shapes, math
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
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