Module 7
1. Module 7
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Module 7: Trigonometry
Lesson 8 Summary
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At the beginning of this lesson, you were introduced to the tangram—a puzzle brought to North America from China. The tangram is an example of a spatial puzzle, which is a puzzle that involves the manipulation of two- or three-dimensional objects. As you discovered, the tangram puzzle brings geometry and art together. Did you create your own figures from the tangram shapes?
You also explored pentonimoes—shapes created from five squares! A wooden set of pentonimoes is shown in the photograph. Pentominoes can be used in games and puzzles. You can think up your own games and puzzles using pentominoes; the only limit is your imagination!
In this lesson you explored the following questions:
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What are some strategies you can use to solve puzzles and win games?
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How can you adapt a current puzzle or game to create your own puzzle or game?
Check your level of understanding of the materials covered in this lesson by completing “Lesson 8 Traffic Lights.” If you select an amber or red traffic light in the multimedia piece, you will receive information about additional work you can complete to improve your understanding of the topics.
Complete the suggested work before you proceed to the Lesson 8 Assignment. If you experience difficulty, contact your teacher before starting the Lesson 8 Assignment.
There are many examples of spatial puzzles and games on the Internet. If you enjoyed the activities in this lesson, you can always find more examples online. Remember to include “tangram” and “pentonimoes” as search terms. Often, websites featuring these two types of games have links to other types of puzzles and games. Good luck in your search!
Assignment
Retrieve the Lesson 8 Assignment Booklet you saved in your course folder at the start of this lesson. Complete the Assignment Booklet. Resave your Assignment Booklet in your course folder and submit a copy to your teacher for assessment.
Unit 3 Project
This is the last lesson of this module. You should be working on Part B of your Unit 3 Project. For more information about this step, review the Unit 3 Project.