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String Art
Can you create the illusion of a curved surface by only using STRAIGHT lines?
REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT
- Paper and Pencil Drawing
Due to Homeroom Teacher
by Thursday, June 7, 2007
20 Points (In MATH Only)
REQUIREMENTS:
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Use 8½"
by 11" white paper or colored construction paper.
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Use
at least THREE (3) colors in the drawing.
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The
design should FILL the paper.
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Use
a RULER to draw ALL lines.
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The
drawing must be NEAT.
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The
drawing must SHOW EFFORT.
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The
design of STRAIGHT LINES MUST CREATE the ILLUSION OF CURVES.
SUGGESTIONS:
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The lines being connected should have the SAME number of points.
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The color of the drawing's background should contrast with the colors in the design.
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The points being connected can be evenly spaced OR graduated in distance.
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The illusion will look nicer if the points are closer together.
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REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT
GRADE SHEET
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(2) Uses at least 3 COLORS
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(2) Design FILLS the entire page
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(2) RULER used to draw ALL LINES
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(2) Drawing is NEAT
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(2) Drawing shows EFFORT
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(10) Creates the ILLUSION of curves with straight lines
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(20) TOTAL POINTS EARNED
OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT
ASSIGNMENT - 3D Model
Due to Homeroom Teacher
by Monday, June 11, 2007
20 Bonus Points Maximum
REQUIREMENTS:
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The
maximum size is 18" by 18".
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The
model MUST be structurally sound.
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The model may
be constructed with:
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needle, thread,
and paper (paper plates, cardboard, oak tag, etc.)
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wood, nails,
yarn, or wire
SUGGESTIONS:
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