Designing with Disability in Mind

Designing with Disability in Mind PDF

Summary:
This lesson plan combines geometry with social awareness by exploring some of the principles of universal design and accessibility.

Over two class periods, students review key geometric concepts such as area, perimeter, and volume, and apply these concepts to redesign public spaces to meet accessibility standards. Through video content, class discussions, and hands-on design activities, students learn the importance of creating inclusive environments for people with disabilities. To share their work and demonstrate their learning, students will engage in a “gallery walk” to debut their group presentations of redesigned floor plans..

Subject and topic: 

Math

Grade level: 

9th and 10th grades

Duration: 

Multi-day lesson plan, 45-60 minutes across three class periods