Project  Geometric Constructions/ Design  
                                                  
    Why this project now?  Some people believe that basic geometric shapes are at the center of the entire 
    universe…You will get a glimpse into what some people see, think, believe.  You will get a chance to 
    construct some beautiful geometric constructions with compass, pencil, straightedge and paper.  Who knows, 
    maybe some of you will continue to study this on your own or take the challenge and look for connections to 
    the geometry of the universe…   
     
    First you will watch some videos to get inspired.  I want you to watch the video and then respond to these 
    prompts:  I like ______________________  I wonder _____________________   
    1]  I read a passage to you from a book, Struck by Genius by Jason Padgett.  Watch this you tube video 
    titled: Brutal Attack results in Savant Syndrome, Jason Padgett, Beautiful Mind, Fractals 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCvYKiNW4vQ   [3 min] 
     
    2]  This is a more visual video – very cool- with an invitation at the end for you…  Title:  Savant Syndrome, 
    Man sees numbers as Fractals, Beautiful mind. Nova , Jason Padgett Synesthesia  [ 5min] 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-w7NKBKcp4 
     
    3]  This is an interesting piece – listen to the first 5 minutes or so and later on while you are doing your 
    constructions you can listen to more in the background if you choose.  I have not yet heard the whole thing.  
    Title:  Michael Schneider - Constructing The Universe  [5 min]   
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f81ZEVO6Btw 
     
     
    4]  Watch this very complex construction tutorial – it is about 10 minutes and you  really get a feel for these 
    challenging constructions.   Title:  How 2 Draw - Arq Mandala Pattern - P1 (SetUp) - Sacred Geometry 
    Video Tutorial     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbdMjQuKJC0  [10 min] 
     
    ***5]  Now taking it down to the entry level….  Watch the video:  
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyUsgNR2DzM     Taking note of all sorts of different geometric 
    designs that can be made by starting with a construction of a regular hexagon. [4 min] 
     
    6]  Basic construction tutorial:  title:  How to draw Curved Star Pentagram Pattern tutorial - Basic Mandala 
    & Sacred Geometry Video HD     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUsOnF5xXus [2 min] 
     
     
     
     
    Now it is time to start on the physical part of the project… I will assign everyone one construction 
    by number -see attached constructions- you can trade with anyone- but there will be only one 
    person per design. 
                                             Put answers to 
                                             video questions 
                                             on the back of 
                                             your poster 
                                               
                                              
    Strive for the following… 
                                              
     
    Samples of student work for this project from another teacher and his students:  
                                                    
     
                                                    
                     Assigned Construction