Goals:
- Learners will construct icosahedra of varying scales and of various materials.
- They will then use these various models to think through questions about the geometric properties of icosahedra (number of edges and vertices, cross-sectional shapes, etc.).
- Learners will reflect on how properties of scale and materiality shape our thinking andreasoning processes.
This activity collection is motivated by theories of distributed and embodied cognition, which highlight the role of physical experiences with the world in thinking and learning processes. At the extreme, stepping inside an icosahedron affords different perspectives than holding one in your hand.
Embodied Icosahedron Activities.
