Tessellations

Charlotte H, Staff Writer
April 17, 2012

During the week after Spring Break, Mr. Haskins and Mrs. Townsend’s geometry classes were taught the concept of a tessellation and were assigned to create their own. A tessellation is when shapes connect to form a plane with no holes or gaps between them. Students were assigned to create a shape that... Read more »

National Pi Day

Charlotte H.
March 7, 2012

By March 14, Mr.Haskins Geometry classes have to memorize up to 20 digits of the number Pi in order to eat pie. March 14, is national Pi day. If students can recite the first 20 digits of Pi by that date then they will be able to bring in pie and enjoy a tiny celebration. If they do not remember, they... Read more »

Height Challenge

Charlotte H., Staff Writer
March 1, 2012

To practice and review trigonometric ratios, Mr. Haskins, math teacher, took his geometry students outside to apply their skills to real life situations. First Mr. Haskins laid a measuring tape out from the flagpole, clock, and a lamp. Then students chose a spot on the measuring tape to stand at and... Read more »

Symmetrical Ornaments

Delaney B.
January 25, 2012

From December 14th to December 16th, Mr. Haskins’ Geometry students created small stellated dodecahedrons. This project was assigned before the holiday’s so that students may finish their projects and design them as ornaments for their trees or as gifts to their parents. First, Mr. Haskins gave... Read more »