Maths from a Different Angle
A Scale model 1:100 of GGSG
We decided to build a model of the school
Data Collection lots of proper maths to provide measurements: heights of chimneys, rooftops and the like
First, we found the average size foot, this gave us a ‘unit’ of measurement that we could convert to metres. This enabled us to survey the building and grounds by just walking around laughing and making notes.
Home made clinometers we made five from plywood, button thread, small weights (wing nuts) and some curtain eyes for sights. They worked well and were cheaper than the ÂŁ119.00 ones on the internet
Something about tangents and co-signs or trigonometry combined with Mr Moore enabled us to collect a lot of data for scale plans, which was our next task
Model making begins scale 1:100
Foam board, map pins, balsa wood, various glues, tape, craft knives and some paint. Can’t be that difficult can it? We had way too much detailed data and needed core simple measurements of the basic shapes of the key parts of the buildings
It’s started shaping up When the detail is painted on and windows are stuck on it starts looking much better
Staff car parking. At one point real lavender was going to be planted in the quad
Working hard on detail
Confidence grew as results could be seen and buildings painted and work speed increased
GGSG Finished and Looking Good
If your wondering? That’s Mr Moore the maths teacher on the roof of the maths block
Gravesend Grammar School for Girls an arboretum was made; this was to be a gift from a pupil later in life when they had a successful career and more money than they knew what to do with
All the school buildings have been included the complicated annex task designation and teamwork has played a significant part of this project
Gravesend Grammar School for Girls a lively project using a combination of maths, craft, art and in some ways even basic engineering construction. Imagination also played an important part