We build a symmetrical castle
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Architects of medieval castles worked a lot with symmetrical relationships. This information sheet explains the design of the “Castel del Monte" (Castle of the Mount, in Apulia in southern Italy) step by step.
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2015-09-10
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One can do a lot with symmetry! Starting from a basic square, the ground plan of the octagonal castle is gradually completed. A 3-D model and a photo of the castle show the final product.
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Learning resource type:
Information sheet
Subjects:
Mathematics
Grade levels:
Grade 1 to 4
School types:
Elementary school
Keywords:
Architecture; Axial symmetry; Geometric figure; Geometry
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Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
MediaHouse GmbH
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2015