Price
Free
Classtimes
Course Type
Description
In this course, students will dive into the world of quilting and unravel its artistic, historical, and mathematical significance, particularly in the context of African American history. Engage with us as we explore the ways in which quilting played a vital role in history such as the Civil War and navigating the Underground Railroad. Additionally, students will enhance their pre-algebraic skills through the application of quilt making and explore the mathematical foundations of quilting patterns by utilizing tables and equations. The culmination of the course will see each student crafting a quilted pillow based on a pattern of their choice or original creation, providing a tangible representation of their newfound knowledge and skills. Note the only tools needed for this course are a needle and thread!
State Standards
Grade 8
Reading Standard 2: Reading Informational Text
Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
8.G.6 a. Understand the relationship among the sides of a right triangle (in the creation of perfect squares)
8.G.1.a.b.c Verify experimentally the properties of rotations, reflections, and translations:
Supports Available to Students
Tier 1 (Supports provided to ALL students)
- Teacher generated graphic organizers
- Hands on activities using reteaching and student math talks
- Small group work
- Use CMP Topics and BPS Pacing Guide
Tier 2 (Supports provided to targeted SMALLER groups of students)
- Teacher generated graphic organizers
- Hands on activities using reteaching and math notebooks as a reference
- Teacher generated checklists and directions during small group work
Tier 3 (Intensive supports provided to SMALL groups or INDIVIDUAL students)
- Teacher generated graphic organizers
- Hands on activities, using Khan Academy videos and practice work
- Small group work using heterogeneous groupings
Skills-learned
- Research Skills
- Creation of Function Tables from Quilt Patterns
- Formulation of Equations
About Dr. Valencia-Hughes-Imani
Dr. Valencia Hughes is a dedicated and experienced educator with a strong passion for teaching students with learning deficits and challenges, particularly those with special needs. With a remarkable career spanning 30 years in the Boston Public School system, Dr. Hughes currently serves as a middle-school mathematics teacher. Her academic journey took her from Northeastern University for undergraduate school to Wheelock College, where she distinguished herself by earning two master’s degrees. The first, a Master of Science in Elementary Education. The second, a Master’s in Special Education, which further honed her expertise in supporting students with diverse learning needs. Demonstrating a remarkable commitment to scholarship and research, Dr. Hughes pursued her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction at Boston College. Driven by her unwavering belief in the transformative power of education, Dr. Hughes “Why” centers around empowering students with learning deficits or challenges to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. Her dedication, passion, and expertise have earned her the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues alike. Dr. Hughes' deep experience combined with her advanced degrees and tireless commitment to serving students with diverse learning needs, has established her as a trusted authority in the field of education. Her remarkable contributions and unwavering advocacy for inclusive education have undoubtedly made a profound impact on the lives of countless students in the Boston Public Schools system.