3D+Spatial+Thinking

Use what you've learned in your unit work so far and from your readings. Be thoughtful and make deep connections. Take 10 minutes to write in your math notebook. *We'll show a cube-n-ometry powerpoint. Each of you will need the Lesson 3 worksheet, one Cube-n-ometry worksheet and two view grids worksheets for your partnership, and then for the individual work, each person will need only the cube worksheet. *Powerpoint work: get with your partner and where you can see the board. You should have a pile of cubes, one Cube-n-ometry worksheet and two view grids worksheets. Listen and work as we advance the powerpoint.
 * Introducing the lesson**: *Think about the Sol Lewitt reading. What did you learn? Is there anything that can be added to the KWL 3D Art Google Doc //?// *Think about the following questions:
 * Discuss, with a buddy, the differences and similarities between scientists and artists.
 * How are engineers like artists?
 * Working on the work ** : When you finish the introductory activities,

*Then together, you work on the Lesson 3 Worksheet.
 * Think about the types of art that Sol Lewitt created (2D and 3D). Discuss, with your group, what is meant by 1D, 2D, and 3D- give examples and draw a picture in the boxes on the Lesson 3 worksheet.
 * Today you will be building structures using a front, top, and side view to find volume and surface area. Use your Cube-n-ometry group worksheet.
 * Now fill in the information on the Lesson 3 worksheet. Be sure to put it in your binder when you finish.
 * Review the mathematical terms for surface area and volume and how each is calculated. Also talk about notation for both surface area and volume.

Class Discussion: Why would surface area and volume be important to an artist?
 * Winding up the lesson ** :
 * Discuss what was easy or difficult about the activity.
 * Please make sure you put the Cube-n-ometry group worksheet and view grids worksheet into your binder.
 * Distribute the Cube-n-ometry individual worksheet and go over the instructions and examples.

Check out two examples from this spatial visualization game. Which could be re-created as physical sculpture? Please blog about today's experiences, and put the link to your blog post here by Thursday.
 * Extension/Homework ** :