Choreographing Math: How Can We Communicate Through Movement?

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Choreographing Math: How Can We Communicate Through Movement?

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Students learn to graph linear equations and choreograph dance moves to demonstrate them. For example, students modeling the function y=x² hold both arms above their head (similar to the way a referee in a football game would indicate a touchdown), and they use a graphing calculator to create corresponding figures and graphs. Each dance is comprised of nine equation poses choreographed to music. Students videotape or photograph their dances, and combine these visual elements with screen shots of the equations and graphs into an electronic presentation.

Education Levels:

8, 9, 10

Subject:

Functions, Algebra, Dance

Resource Type:

Unit of instruction

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

Intel

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Keywords:

Linear equations, Graphing, Choreography, Math, Dance

Mediator:

Secondary school teachers, Middle school teachers

Publisher:

Intel

Is Part Of:

http://www97.intel.com/en/ProjectDesign/UnitPlanIndex/GradeIndex/

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Mathematics, Arts

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (2000)

Algebra Standard

Represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols

understand the meaning of equivalent forms of expressions, equations, inequalities, and relations

Conforms To

Georgia Mathematics Performance Standards (2004)

M8A. Algebra Students will analyze and interpret linear equations, inequalities, and functions. Students will evaluate and use algebraic expressions. They will solve equations, understand linear equations and inequalities, and solve systems of linear equations. Students will understand linear functions and proportionality, direct and inverse variations, and they will apply these skills to real world situations.

M8A3. Students will graph and analyze graphs of linear equations.

b. Graph equations of the form y = mx + b.

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics (2003)

Pre-Algebra

Algebra

4. Graph linear relations by plotting points or by using the slope and y-intercept.

• Determining slopes and y-intercepts of lines

Conforms To

Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (2000)

Algebra Standard

Understand patterns, relations, and functions

understand relations and functions and select, convert flexibly among, and use various representations for them

Conforms To

Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (2000)

Algebra Standard

Understand patterns, relations, and functions

understand and compare the properties of classes of functions, including exponential, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and periodic functions

This data provided by the Achievement Standards Network

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