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"Engineering applies science, math, and technology
to solving problems. Engineering is using materials,
designing, crafting, and building – it helps us
understand how and why things work. "

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You would think that as a high school math teacher I would feel comfortable including engineering into my classes, however I often shy away from applying this in my classroom because I do not want to "waste time" with building and creating. I am always in Regents Prep mode and focus on solving problems that could be on the exam. Therefore, I worry that I did not know how to use the 'E" effectively in my classroom, so I just didn't really use it!

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E can actually have many applications in my gEometry classroom! Students can either use physical materials to build or websites such as https://www.comsol.com/learning-center/3d-geometry-tools-comsol-multiphysics AND https://teacher.desmos.com/search?q=3D
Engineering can really be used to apply real world examples and applications to my classroom!

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Students can follow this wikihow or search for a youtube video for how to find a cube! I will give students all different size pieces of paper to work with so that they can make different size cubes. Once the students have created their cubes I will ask them to find the cubes volume and surface area! Students will exchange cubes with at least two other classmates and compare results.

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Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Few origami constructions require more than a piece of paper, making origami a wonderful hobby that is accessible to almost everyone. These instructions cover one of the most exhilarating pieces of art. The cube is a simple construction and should take no more than ten minutes to complete. The instructions include basic folds and abase that is common to many constructions.

1. Orient the paper into portrait alignment.

2. Fold the bottom right corner upward so that the bottom edge is aligned with the left edge, and unfold. Then, repeat for the left corner.

3. Fold the top section of the paper down along the horizontal line formed by the tops of the Step 2-3 creases, and unfold.

4. Cut along the Step 4 crease. Alternatively, lightly lick along the Step 4 crease and then carefully tear. You will not need the long rectangular strip.

The Water Bomb Base

Push the left and right edges toward the center until they meet, forming a tent-like shape. Flatten the tent-like shape along the existing creases.

The Compressed Cube

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After blowing, the cube is not taking shape. What did I do wrong?

The paper used may either be too stiff or not stiff enough. Also, the folding needs to be precise, as it can affect how well it will shape out. With the help of a paper clip inserted into the hole, it is possible to nudge out the side walls and push it into shape.

Can I attach string and a small origami box in such a way to make a hot air balloon or parachute? And would it be functional?

That would be a good way to make an origami hot air balloon. However, it would likely not be able to function because hot air balloons rely on fire, and paper is combustible.

Can I make origami with construction paper?

You can, but it's harder with the thick paper. Don't use construction paper for harder origami because it is very hard to fold.

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1 Piece of 8.5" x 11" printer paper (Feel free to use square origami paper. Then you can skip the first section, though you will need the folds from Steps 3-4.

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Download Article Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Few origami constructions require more than a piece of paper, making origami a wonderful hobby that is accessible to almost everyone. These instructions cover one of the most exhilarating pieces of art. The cube is a simple construction and should take no more than ten minutes to complete.

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Two examples of how other educators are incorporating E into gEometry

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Two examples of how other educators are incorporating E into gEometry

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1) Geometry Tools
2)  University of California online class
3 Geometric Construction

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Students will create a scale drawing of any large object of their choosing (i.e. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, The Statue of Liberty, The Lincoln Memorial, etc.). Students will look up the measurements or their object, then create a reasonable scale, using their scaling formula to find the scaled (similar) measurements. and then draw their scarled image!

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On graph paper students can draw a blueprint of a building they would like to create. Students should use a minimum of three geometric shapes to create their building. Students will use the pythagorean theorem, volume formulas, and distance formulas to find the measurements of their buildings.