Project GRAD Houston
1510 Jensen Dr.
Houston, TX 77020
832-325-0325 (main)
Mailing address:
Project GRAD Houston
PO Box 15568
Houston TX 77220-5568
Mosaics in Math and Reading
Grade Level: Grade 3
Content area(s): Math, Reading and Art
Classroom Time:
Purpose:
Review TAKS Math Objective 6, understanding the mathematical process and tools used in problem solving and TAKS Reading Objective 6, understanding culturally diverse written texts.
Skills Addressed:
Math skill: Problem solving, Communication, Representation and Connections
Reading skill: Evaluating and applying information
Visual Arts skill: Designing and creating a 2-D architectural piece.
Supplies:
Website for 2 cm graph paper - http://math.about.com/library/Worksheets/2cmgraphpaper.pdf?once=true&, 6 different colored 2 cm squares (ex. 9 orange, 8 red, 7green, 6 blue, 5 yellow, 3 white), templates copied onto card stock and cut out, construction paper – 1 sheet per student, small shapes or paper for students to design their own shapes, tissue paper if desired, glue, paper, and pencil
Scholarship Office Contact Information
Project GRAD Houston Scholarship Program
PO Box 15568
Houston TX 77220-5568
If you have questions, please call the Project GRAD Houston Scholarship Department at 832.325.0344
Email: scholarship@projectgradhouston.org
The mission of Project GRAD is to ensure a quality public education for all students in economically disadvantaged communities so that high school and college graduation rates increase.