I felt that I could find a unique and beneficial way for students to learn about taxicab geometry. Thus, rather than drawing it out or using graph paper I decided to use an actual map. Now for you future educators, I would use a map that of the county your school is in. That way students can relate to the surroundings better. Plus, I really enjoy the personal connection when making an activity.
All you need as a teacher is a map such as the one posted to the left. You can photocopy the specific location or range you want your students to work with. I have attached a worksheet full of questions that a third grader could do.
Fun fact: I tried this activity with the kids I nanny. They loved it! I even made it more interactive by actually driving in my car with the direction that tell me. Then have them count how many block we went by based on the streets we passed. They're quite smart kids!
This website also has lots of ideas for how to teach taxicab geometry.
http://emat6000taxicab.weebly.com/teacher-resources.html
All you need as a teacher is a map such as the one posted to the left. You can photocopy the specific location or range you want your students to work with. I have attached a worksheet full of questions that a third grader could do.
Fun fact: I tried this activity with the kids I nanny. They loved it! I even made it more interactive by actually driving in my car with the direction that tell me. Then have them count how many block we went by based on the streets we passed. They're quite smart kids!
This website also has lots of ideas for how to teach taxicab geometry.
http://emat6000taxicab.weebly.com/teacher-resources.html
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