Grade 7 Mathematics
Digital Camera Photo Assignment
Parallel Lines / Transversal Lines / Perpendicular Bisectors 

Name: _________________________________  Class: ___________	Date:_____________

Math Outcomes:	E5	identify, construct, classify, and use angle pair relationships
	E3	construct angle bisectors and perpendicular bisectors using a variety of methods
ICT Outcomes: 	PTS 9.2 	explore curriculum concepts under study using specialized software; measuring, sampling and recording equipment; and computer-based simulations, with teacher assistance
	PTS 9.3	explore the curriculum through a wide range of print and electronic forms; accessing and processing information by means of the specialized techniques associated with the technology they select
	CT 12.2	critically apply technological skills in a range of electronic, visual, and print media for formal and informal communication
	CT 12.3	design and create electronic documents to accomplish curricular tasks
	RPSD 12.4	identify the strengths and limitations of different approaches to research, and select those approaches which efficiently meet their learning needs

In this assignment you will be responsible for researching the terms “parallel line”, “transversal line”, and “perpendicular bisector” as it relates to geometry and the real world applications of geometry.

http://mathforum.org/dr.math/	a good source of online information on all mathematical concepts.
http://en.wikipedia.org	Online dictionary. Find definitions and / or examples on this site to help you.

Assignment:

1.	Research the concepts listed above.  Use your textbook or the above websites.
2.	Take photos of three objects in the local environment and download them into a word processor document (MS Word or AppleWorks for example). Your task will be to find examples of parallel lines, transverse lines, and perpendicular lines on your pictures. Draw each mathematical construct within each picture, using the “draw” tools in the word processor.

Example:
	Parallel lines: 
Opposite edges of
the computer screen

	Perpendicular lines:
	The lines forming the
corners of the
	computer screen

3.	On a separate page write your own definition for each of the terms, using your examples. Draw a diagram to illustrate each definition. You could use a drawing program such as Paint, or the drawing tools in a word processor (MS Word or AppleWorks).