STEAM Project 1:
How can we, as preservationists, use mapping tools and coordinate geometry to design a virtual tour or model that explains a historic Georgia site’s historical value and helps with preservation efforts?
Student Task: Students tackle the challenge of preserving Georgia’s historical sites by creating a narrated virtual walking tour of a Georgia state park, historical site, historical reserve, or other significant location. Each student team selects a site, researches its history, and identifies five important stops to highlight in their tour. Using mapping tools, students calculate distances between stops, create motion graphs (distance–time and velocity–time), and connect the history of the site to a physics or chemistry concept of their choice. The project culminates in a digital presentation or interactive tour that preserves the history of the location while integrating mathematics and science.
- Mathematics: Distance calculations, coordinate geometry, graphing motion.
- Science: Applying physics or chemistry concepts to real-world historical contexts.
- Georgia Social Studies: Researching history, cultural heritage, and significant events.
- English / Language Arts: Writing engaging narration, reflections, and presenting information clearly.
Community Showcase: November 14, 2025