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In Honor Of Veteran's Day
For our French History and French Math project, we have chosen to create a symbolic bouquet of cornflowers (bleuets) and poppies (coquelicots) in honor of Veterans Day with Grade 8 Students.
These flowers have deep significance: the blue cornflower represents the remembrance of soldiers in France, while the red poppy symbolizes memory and sacrifice in the Commonwealth nations.
For our French History and French Math project, we have chosen to create a symbolic bouquet of cornflowers (bleuets) and poppies (coquelicots) in honor of Veterans Day with Grade 8 Students.
These flowers have deep significance: the blue cornflower represents the remembrance of soldiers in France, while the red poppy symbolizes memory and sacrifice in the Commonwealth nations.
Both flowers serve as vivid reminders of the courage and resilience of those who served.
A Boumediene – AS Cuna
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Celebrating Dia de los Muertos in French Math Class: A Collaborative Pixel Art Project
Step 1: Solving Equations and Decoding Colors
To celebrate Dia de los Muertos, all Middle School students in French math class engaged in a unique and colorful collaborative project, blending cultural education with mathematical problem-solving. The activity, which focused on teamwork and creativity, involved solving equations and creating a massive pixel art mosaic of 144 individual grids. Each student contributed by decoding equations that linked mathematical results to colors, which were later assembled into a vibrant representation of this cherished Mexican holiday.
Step 1: Solving Equations and Decoding Colors
The project started with students solving algebraic equations prepared by the teacher. Each equation, once solved, yielded a number that corresponded to a specific color. Through this mathematical exercise, students could see the connection between numbers and art, transforming abstract solutions into visual elements. This added an exciting twist to the math class, where calculations led to the discovery of a color palette (thank you Julie Archer for providing all colors) reflecting the lively and symbolic aesthetics of Dia de los Muertos.
Step 2: Creating Individual Grids
Each student was assigned one of the 144 grids, which, once colored, would become part of a larger mosaic. They used the color key derived from their equations to fill in their grids, not knowing exactly what the final image would look like. This added an element of surprise and curiosity, encouraging students to focus on their piece while eagerly anticipating the final assembly.
Step 3: Assembly on November 1st
On Friday, November 1st, the MS students gathered to assemble their individual grids into a cohesive image (thank you Zahra for providing the big paper). The atmosphere was filled with excitement as the final picture began to emerge. When the 144 grids were placed together, they revealed a beautifully pixelated, colorful Dia de los Muertos artwork that celebrated the Mexican tradition and highlighted the students’ collective efforts.
The project was more than an art installation; it was an interdisciplinary activity that combined math with cultural appreciation, teamwork, and creativity.
Grade 6 Students Create Halloween Drawings Using GeoGebra in French Math Class
In a unique blend of mathematics and creativity, G6 students recently explored dynamic geometry by creating Halloween-themed drawings using GeoGebra. This project introduced them to essential geometric concepts while allowing them to celebrate the spooky season artistically. Conducted during French math class, the activity used mathematics to spark creativity and reinforce students' understanding of shapes, symmetry, and transformations.
What is GeoGebra?
GeoGebra is an interactive software tool widely used in education to explore geometry, algebra, calculus, and statistics. In this project, students used GeoGebra’s dynamic geometry features to construct shapes, rotate and reflect objects, and create intricate, spooky designs such as pumpkins, spiders, ghosts, and bats. The platform’s easy-to-use interface allowed students to experiment with shapes and transformations visually, helping them see how mathematical concepts can lead to complex, artistic designs.
Under guidance from their teacher, each student started by choosing a Halloween theme and used GeoGebra’s tools to build it up from simple shapes. G6 students learned to use the software's point, line, and circle tools to create their designs.
This activity was part of the French math curriculum, where students apply mathematical skills in creative and practical ways. The project helped reinforce geometry concepts, such as symmetry, spatial reasoning, and transformations, in a hands-on, engaging manner. Students were excited to see how math could be applied beyond calculations, and they took pride in their festive creations.
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3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
info@fasps.org
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Seattle, WA 98122
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info@fasps.org
(Preschool Campus)
1823 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 644-8348
info@fasps.org
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