AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 SHAPES

(example of a PowerPoint Presentation) Name: Class: Teacher:

1) Overview:

Eg. Introduction of megastructures a. Great Wall of China b. Burj Al Khalifa c. Sydney Harbour Bridge d. Eiffel Tower e. Hoover Dam

2) Identification of 2/3D Shapes

Megastructure #1

- Picture of megastructure - Graphical overlay of 2/3D shapes found in that megastructure - For all 2D shape describe the physical features such as type of shape and dimensions (length and angles).

- For all 3D shape describe the physical features such as faces, edges, vertices and net.

2) Identification of 2/3D Shapes

Megastructure #2

- Picture of megastructure - Graphical overlay of 2/3D shapes found in that megastructure - For all 2D shape describe the physical features such as type of shape and dimensions (length and angles).

- For all 3D shape describe the physical features such as faces, edges, vertices and net.

2) Identification of 2/3D Shapes

Megastructure #3

- Picture of megastructure - Graphical overlay of 2/3D shapes found in that megastructure - For all 2D shape describe the physical features such as type of shape and dimensions (length and angles).

- For all 3D shape describe the physical features such as faces, edges, vertices and net.

2) Identification of 2/3D Shapes

Megastructure #4

- Picture of megastructure - Graphical overlay of 2/3D shapes found in that megastructure - For all 2D shape describe the physical features such as type of shape and dimensions (length and angles).

- For all 3D shape describe the physical features such as faces, edges, vertices and net.

2) Identification of 2/3D Shapes

Megastructure #5

- Picture of megastructure - Graphical overlay of 2/3D shapes found in that megastructure - For all 2D shape describe the physical features such as type of shape and dimensions (length and angles).

- For all 3D shape describe the physical features such as faces, edges, vertices and net.

3) Research and Reflection

a. Research and reflect on 1 megastructure.

b. Outline the roles that the shapes play in this megastructure (examples of some questions below) – Why was the overall shape of the megastructure been chosen?

– Were the shapes used because they strengthen the building?

– Was the building constructed for just appearances? Does it look good?

– Does the megastructure have any religious/culturally meaning?