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Sample Unit Plan for Mathematics Incorporating Beauty

Here is a sample unit plan on symmetry which uses several of the Catholic Curriculum Standards and the philosophical questions pertaining to Beauty. Other mathematical standards might be included with this unit as well, but the main point here was to show how the philosophical questioning of Beauty might pertain to the academic discipline of Mathematics. See the Transcendental Taxonomy in the Resource Section for a full list of questions pertaining to Beauty. Title of Unit Plan: Symmetry Grade Level: 3-5th Subject Area: Mathematics School Name: Time Frame to Complete  Lessons: 2-3 days (w/art) Stage 1: Desired Results Established Goals: (Standards) CS.M.K6.GS1  Demonstrate the mental habits of precise, determined, careful, and accurate questioning, inquiry, and reasoning. CS.M.K6.DS2  Respond to the beauty, harmony, proportion, radiance, and wholeness present in mathematics. CCSS. 4.G.A.3  Recognize a line of symmetry f...