Giant Geometry: In the Footsteps of the Nasca

Author:
Steven J. Heilig
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Volume/Issue:
Volume 117: Issue 12
Page(s):
917–922
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5951/MTLT.2024.0055
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Subjects:
Grade(s) or Audience, Grades 9-12

This project, based on the ancient geoglyphs of the Nasca culture, offers students engagement with construction techniques, the chance to think creatively, and a sense of satisfaction when they master the ideas behind construction.

Supplementary Materials

    • Giant Geometry: Fundamental construction operations (25 KB)
    • Giant Geometry: Peace sign instructions (24 KB)
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Copyright:
© 2024 by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc.
Page Count:
6
Article Category:
Research Article
Received:
31 Jan 2024
Accepted:
26 May 2024
Print Publication Date:
01 Dec 2024
Online Publication Date:
Dec 2024
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