Parallelogram Activity Take a blank piece of paper from your

folder. Task: the teacher will describe a

pattern. You try to draw it based on the description.

Work alone! Do not talk. Do not look at each other’s papers.

Take notes during the lecture.

Draw a Parallelogram

Parallelogram (height = 2 in.; width = 4 in.), skewed 45 degrees to the right.

Draw a Venn Diagram

Symmetrical Venn diagram consisting of three 1 inch diameter circles

Centered in the middle of the parallelogram

Area in the middle of the Venn diagram where all three circles overlap

Draw a Star of David

Draw a Star of David to the left of the Venn Diagram, consisting of two equilateral triangles with 1 inch edges.

Draw a Peace Sign

Draw a Peace Sign, with a diameter of 1 inch, to the right of the Venn Diagram.

Draw a Sine Wave Above Parallelogram

Amplitude = 1 inch The top edge of the parallelogram

defines amplitude = -1 Starts at top left corner of the

parallelogram Ends at top right corner of the

parallelogram Completes exactly three cycles

Rate Your Confidence Level 1-10 1 = not confident at all 10 = very confident that your

drawing is correct Write your rating on the back of

your paper in large font so I can see it from the front

Assign Group Roles

Read the “Description of Roles”

Determine who at your table will take each role.

5 Minutes

Now Work as a Team

Do not make marks on your original drawings.

Take out a clean piece of paper and appoint an official drawer for the team

Work together to draw the pattern described Use all your notes and original drawings Ask any questions of the professor

(raise your hand if there is a question) Consult with other teams if you wish

Each team must produce ONE CONSENSUS DRAWING

5 Minutes

Rate Your Confidence Level 1-10 in Your Team

1 = not confident at all 10 = very confident that your

drawing is correct Write your rating on the back of

the team paper in large font so I can see it from the front

Grade Your Drawings Compare both your individual and team

drawings to the one below.

Assign each of your drawings a grade of A-F.

1 Minute

Lessons from the Parallelogram Activity

Individually write down 3 ways the team drawing experience differed from the individual drawing experience.

Individually write down one insight about how this may relate to teaching and learning.

2 Minutes

Lessons from the Parallelogram Activity

As a team, share your experiences and insights

Be prepared to share one agreed upon insight from your team

5 Minutes