Authors: Crystal Nantz Subject(s): Mathematics - measurements Grade Level: 5th - 8th

Unit Objective(s)/Overview:

Students will:

• investigate hand geometry and attempt to spoof their created systems
• allow the students to discuss the implications of a Biometric such as hand geometry

Learning Activities:

Lesson 1: Rules of the Hand

Lesson 2: Spoof the Hand

Resources: 

http://homeschooling.about.com/library/colorh8.pdf - graphic of hand

http://www.diy.net - recipe for plaster

Credits and References:

"About." My H Page. 28 Jul 2006
                        <http://www.homeschooling.about.com/.../letterhcolor_9html>.

        "DIY." 3-D Plaster Hand Cast. 28 Jul 2006
                      <http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ca_crafts_projects/article/0,2041,DIY_13721_2273426,00.html>.

Warlick, David. Citation Machine. 29 Oct. 2000. Landmarks. 19 Jul. 2005 <http://www.citationmachine.net>.