Geometry: Cue the Architect (Gr. 6-8)

Description

In this lesson, students will plan and program Cue to draw a two-dimensional house. In order for Cue to “sell” the house, they will need to calculate the total area of the house. Finally, students will program Cue to present the house to the class.

Objectives

  • Measure the area of triangles, special quadrilaterals, and polygons by composing into rectangles or decomposing into triangles and other shapes
  • Calculate the angles of squares, rectangles, and triangles
  • Create a program in the Cue app that uses movement, loops, events, and custom sounds
  • Program Cue to draw a house using the Sketch Kit or a drawing attachment they create
  • Determine the total area of their house drawing

Curriculum Connections Summary

  • Ontario - Mathematics - Algebra (Coding) & Art
  • Quebec - Mathematics
  • New Brunswick - Mathematics
  • Nova Scotia - Mathematics & ICT
  • Alberta - Mathematics, ICT & CTF
  • British Columbia - Mathematics & ADST
  • Manitoba - Mathematics
  • Prince Edward Island - Mathematics
  • Saskatchewan - Mathematics
  • Newfoundland & Labrador - Mathematics
  • Yukon Territories - Follow's B.C.'s Curriculum
  • Northwest Territories - Follows Alberta's Curriculum
  • Nunavut - Follows Alberta's Curriculum


 

Robots and Accessories

Other Supplies

  • Graph paper
  • Metric sticks (1 per group)
  • Pencils (1 per student)
  • [Optional] Sketch Kit marker attachment (1–2 per class)
  • [Optional] Sketch Kit dry erase markers (1–2 sets per class)
  • Wonder Whiteboard Mat and/or butcher paper (1 sheet per group)
  • [Optional] materials to create a drawing attachment, if Sketch Kit unavailable (e.g., cardboard sheets and rolls, pipe cleaners, foam packing, tape, rubber bands, paper clips, etc.)
  • Tablets - See Tablet Compatibility

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Cue
Cue

Cue is an incredibly clever robot with a witty attitude that’s full of interactive surprises.