School- Delhi Public School, Gwalior
Name of the Activity- Making Angles Easy
Grade Level- 5
Subject(s)- Mathematics
Art(s) Integrated -Craft (Origami)
Topic/Chapter- Geometry
Sub-Topic/Concept- Types of Angles
Learning Outcome(s)- Identification and Classification of different types of angles ( Acute angle, Obtuse angle, Right angle and Straight angle)
Ideated by- Team DPS, Gwalior
Executed by- Ms Shweta Agarwal
Description- Finding a way to make mathematics appealing to all students is an important step for educators. Integrating the arts in the mathematics classroom is an incredible means to engage all students and ensure they are connecting with the mathematics curriculum. Making paper fan is an interesting way to introduce the concept of angle to the students and also to learn about various angle types and the measurement of angles (In degrees). Educator make use of a simple art form (Origami) in the classrooms which helps the students to learn and articulate the core concept of types of angles. In this way they are experiencing beauty of arts and apply it in daily life.
Variations possible: In place of ice-cream sticks, broom sticks or straws can be used.
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