ERIC Number: EJ1409025
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 25
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STEM Activity: Mathematics inside the Hologram Pyramid
Journal of Inquiry Based Activities, v13 n2 p94-118 2023
In this study, a STEM activity was designed and implemented for eighth-grade students. The activity was used with thirty students and involved the construction of various hologram pyramids. During the activity, the mathematical concepts used in designing the hologram pyramids were discussed and the resulting hologram images were compared considering reflection laws and characteristics of an image formed by a plane mirror. Moreover, the angle of the pyramid's surface in relation to the horizontal plane was discussed for the purpose of obtaining a clearer hologram image. It was revealed that the activity designed by the researchers is relevant for improving students' knowledge and skills related to STEM. Furthermore, the fact that the hologram pyramid was created by paper folding, as opposed to using the design methods reported in the literature, made the activity suitable for middle school students. Finally, suggestions for teachers who wish to implement the activity are offered.
Descriptors: STEM Education, Learning Activities, Grade 8, Mathematical Concepts, Skill Development, Mathematics Instruction, Public Schools, Middle School Students, Mathematics Activities, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Group Activities, Mathematics Skills
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 8; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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