Theme:The Coordinate World |
Phase 1: Grid Mastery (Weeks 1–6)
Weeks 1-2: Number Systems
* The Hook: "Why computers only speak in 1s and 0s: The magic of rational/irrational lines."
* The Mission: Represent irrational numbers like $\sqrt{2}$ and $\sqrt{3}$ physically using a spiral geometric string wheel.
* Weeks 3-4: Polynomials
* The Hook: "The Rollercoaster Formula: How loops and curves are written in math."
* The Mission: Plot polynomial equations to draw a functional, smooth rollercoaster loop on paper.
* Weeks 5-6: Coordinate Geometry
* The Hook: "How Google Maps pins your location anywhere on Earth."
* The Mission: The GPS Treasure Hunt. Map the school courtyard using a customized X-Y coordinate plane and hide structural tokens.
Phase 2: Linear & Geometric Foundations (Weeks 7–12)
* Weeks 7-8: Linear Equations in Two Variables
* The Hook: "The Taxi Meter Math: How your Uber fare changes by the kilometer."
* The Mission: Plot the perfect pricing model for a school taxi service based on distance and baseline costs.
* Weeks 9-10: Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry & Lines and Angles
* The Hook: "How sniper scopes and pool players calculate absolute reflections using angles."
* The Mission: The Trick Shot. Map out a three-cushion billiard shot using precise alternate and interior angle calculations.
* Weeks 11-12: Triangles
* The Hook: "Why cranes, cell towers, and roofs are built entirely out of triangles."
* The Mission: Build a structural truss bridge using popsicle sticks that can hold a 5kg weight using congruence rules.
Phase 3: Deep Dimensions (Weeks 13–24)
* Weeks 13-14: Quadrilaterals ➔ Mission: Design a geometric logo for a tech brand using parallel line theorems.
* Weeks 15-16: Areas of Parallelograms & Triangles ➔ Mission: Divide an irregular plot of farmland equally between 3 heirs without measuring boundaries manually.
* Weeks 17-18: Circles ➔ Mission: Find the absolute hidden center of a massive circular structure using three random reference stakes.
* Weeks 19-20: Heron’s Formula ➔ Mission: Calculate the carpet area of an ultra-modern, non-rectangular room outline.
* Weeks 21-22: Surface Areas and Volumes ➔ Mission: Re-engineer a plastic soda bottle to hold 500ml using minimal surface area to eliminate structural waste.
* Weeks 23-24: Statistics & Probability ➔ Mission: The Weather Oracle. Analyze 10 years of regional rain patterns to predict if it will rain on the school sports day.
Revision & tests afterwards
