The Maths of Churches, Mosques, Synagogues and Temples
Curriculum area(s):
Maths
Curriculum area(s):
RE
Curriculum area(s):
Art and design
Curriculum area(s):
History
Mathematical area(s):
Understanding shape
Mathematical area(s):
Geometry
Mathematical area(s):
Algebra
Mathematical area(s):
Number
Mathematical area(s):
Investigation
Age range:
11 to 14 Typical content:
- link between religious symbolism and architecture and mathematical shapes
- create arches and windows using accurate construction
- investigate their symmetry and other properties
- investigate tiling and other decorative patterns
