Geometry Through Art

Contact Norman Shapiro for Artist in Residence Programs, Workshops for Teachers, Teacher Resource Kits, and Useful links for Teaching Art and Geometry.

Introduction

About Norman Shapiro
How to request materials
Download a statement about GTA premises and methods (2.2M)
Download the Geometry Through Art basic kit of copier master worksheets
Currently available teacher workshops
Exploring geometry by making drawings
Family Math Day - an article by Norman Shapiro
Learning How To Learn - an article by Norman Shapiro
A Lesson on Teaching Measurement
A Sample Lesson - Squares

Grids, Graphs, and Patterns for your Copier

Classroom Supplies You Will Need
Tips on Teaching Vocabulary
A Repertoire of Hands-On Activities
Followup Activities using the Percentage Circle
Geometric Constructions Using the Percentage Circle || Sketch* (47K)

Drawing Diameters
Inscribed Square
Inscribed Hexagon
Inscribed Octagon
Connecting Chords
Interesting Illusions
Inscribed Circles and Squares
Inscribed Triangles
Triangle and Square Diagonals
Ortho Grids

Number One
Number Two
Number Three
Number Four
Number Five

Decagon Grids

GTA10gongrid

Making and Coloring Inscribed Polygon Grids

Inscribed Polygon Grids, Part I
Inscribed Polygon Grids, Part II
Grid Patterns
Colored Shape Visualizations
Using the Percentage Circle
Using the 360 Degree Circle
Color Mapping
Simplicity, Elaboration, and the Sequence of stages
Making Portfolios

Grids

Graph paper grid || Sketch* (107K)
Grid on the bias || Sketch* (32K)
Equilateral triangle grid (135K) || Sketch*
Triangle grid with added vertical lines || Sketch* (164K)

Coffee Can Geometry || Sketch* (53K)
Find the angles of the vertices || Sketch* (108K)
Find the hidden shapes in the grid || Sketch* (54K)

Grade Level Study Guide: Vocabulary, Materials

Table of Contents
Kindergarten
Grade One
Grade Two
Grade Three
Grade Four
Grade Five
Grade Six

Articles

Is My Time Your Time? (download a 16k PDF)

*To download and view sketches, use The Geometer's Sketchpad. A demo version is available from the Forum. (To save and print out sketches you will need your own copy of the program.)