Google Earth Voyager Story: Circular Structures, Part 2

Topic

Geometric Models

Description

This continuation of the lesson on circular structures further explores the geometry of circles using Google Earth's imagery. Students can investigate more complex circular designs, such as those found in historical architecture or modern engineering. The lesson emphasizes the mathematical principles of symmetry, radius, and concentric circles. Google Earth aids in applying these concepts by providing a platform to view and analyze circular patterns from different angles and scales. This hands-on approach helps students grasp the significance of circles in various fields, including engineering, architecture, and art. By using Google Earth, learners can appreciate the ubiquity and utility of circles in the built environment, reinforcing their understanding of geometric modeling. For a complete collection of these Google Earth applications related to Geometric Modeling click on this link: Google Earth Voyager Story Collection.

Viewing Media4Math Stories on Google Earth

These Google Earth Voyager Stories are also available on Google Earth. Best viewed in Chrome, click on the links below to view these dynamic stories using Google's technology:

• Architectural Prisms, Part 1
• Architectural Prisms, Part 2
• Architectural Prisms, Part 3
• Circular Structures, Part 1
• Circular Structures, Part 2
• Polygon Architecture, Part 1
• Polygon Architecture, Part 2
• Quadrilateral Structures I
• Quadrilateral Structures II
• The Geometry of Castles
• The Geometry of City Planning, Part 1
• The Geometry of City Planning, Part 2
• The Geometry of Sustainable Architecture, Part 1
• The Geometry of Sustainable Architecture, Part I1
• Triangular Structures
• The Mathematics of Pyramids, Part 1
• The Mathematics of Pyramids, Part 2