This is a sub-page of the large and comprehensive Math Forum site. style="mso-spacerun: yes"> See a complete review of that site at the href="http://www.merlot.org/artifact/PeerReviewDetail.po?rOid=1010000000000013602">Math Forum Review Site. This page belongs in a collection of classroom materials organized by subject. style="mso-spacerun: yes"> This particular project relates a Frank Lloyd Wright house to various aspects of three dimensional geometry and uses it to motivate different geometrical drawing techniques. style="mso-spacerun: yes"> It includes an interactive applet.
Type of Material:
Application plus interactive java applet.
Technical Requirements:
Basic browser. Some sub pages require java compatibility.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
A real life application is used as a case study to motivate various aspects of three dimensional drawing
Target Student Population:
Math students or teachers in a geometry class looking for motivational applications; primarily intended for middle school or high school students.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Minimal background in algebra and geometry.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
This is an attractive single subject example used to motivate material on isometric, oblique and perspective three dimensional drawing techniques. It includes attractive pictures and examples.It includes an interactive java applet on perspective drawing.
Concerns:
More explanation of the actual geometry that underlies the application would be useful.While nicely presented, the materials are lacking in depth.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
This page will be effective for the student looking for a quick introduction to 3-D drawing. The illustrations are simple and attractive.
An interesting addition is material on careers in 3-D drawing.
The page includes research projects for students and an offer to post material on the web.
There are several useful references to history and art.
Concerns:
Material is mainly motivational - additional explanation of the geometry would be required for most uses. Several broken links to ancillary material.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
This page is compact and easy to use.
Concerns:
Content pages do not contain a link back to the Introduction page. Broken links are a distraction; site needs to be updated.
Creative Commons:
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