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The Golden Rectangle Lesson This lesson can be used in Geometry classes. It is a description of how to create the Golden Rectangle in Geometer's Sketchpad. It allows students to discover the Golden Ratio. Students can then explore where this ratio occurs in real life. Here is a link the full [|Sketchpad description].

Special Polar Graphs This lesson was done to investigate special polar graphs. Students worked in groups to find the characteristics and properties of their graphs. They used Grapher to do this. Students also found information on websites that I posted. They then collaborated in a Google Doc on a presentation to present to the class and post on the wiki. The overall format of this lesson could be used with different topics!

Pi Day Advertisements To celebrate Pi Day, students created an advertisement to promote Pi Day. They had to include the history of pi, applications, and other important information about Pi. They only worked on these for only one total class period, and then had to put their ad into a google doc to share on the wiki. The class then voted on the best ad using a google form. Thsi project really allowed for some students to show their creativity.