Grade 7 students proved their understanding of geometry this week by designing playgrounds that applied concepts like area, perimeter, and circumference to shapes like rectangles, squares, triangles, circles, and trapezoids. Some designed actual 3D models using materials like cardboard and clay, while others made interactive digital presentations using diagrams, calculations, and animations. All the plans included detailed descriptions of dimensions and mathematical justification for their design, so that the playground would meet the needs of the people in terms of safety, accessibility, and functionality. From circular sandboxes to trapezium picnic areas and triangular climbing areas, the students demonstrated creativity, problem-solving, and applied mathematics to everyday life. Their projects illustrated how geometry can delimit spaces while encouraging critical thinking and collaboration.
