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Advanced Geometry First Semester Project Due: January 6, 2011

Objective: Students are to design, write, and assemble a book using geometric shapes, terms, and concepts discussed in class. This project may be done “electronically”, but must be pre-approved by Ms. Abraham.

1. The book must contain at least 12 pictures. Pictures may NOT be downloaded from the internet. You must go “off campus” to take the pictures.

2. The use of a digital camera is preferred, but __not__ necessary.

3. The figures in the pictures that are referred to in the story must be highlighted or outlined.

4. The book must have a story line. The story can be geared to anyone from small children to adults.

5. The story does not need to be any particular length, or contain any particular number of words.

6. The story must be __typed__ using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

7. The content, as well as the construction of the book, will be graded. No glue, tape, staples, yarn, etc. may be used.

8. The book will be worth a maximum of 200 points.

9. The students may work alone or in pairs.

10. Be sure to include a title page including the name(s) of the author(s).

**This is an “advanced” class; much is expected of you!!!**

Advanced Geometry First Semester Project Score Sheet

1. Quantity of pictures; 24 points

2. Quality of pictures; 24 points

3. Shapes outlined in pictures; 12 points

4. Correct geometric terms; 40 points

5. Quality of story; 20 points

6. Correct grammar and punctuation; 20 points

7. Title page; 10 points

8. Overall quality of book; 30 points

9. Originality; 20 points


 * TOTAL; 200** **points**