Precision Construction: A Geometry Project

Precision Construction Lab – Real-World Geometry Project for Grades 7+

Bring geometry to life in your classroom with this interactive, project-based lab where students step into the role of a construction engineer. In the Precision Construction Lab, students analyze a pre-designed floor plan and complete a series of real-world estimation challenges—each aligned to 7th grade geometry standards.

This fully auto-graded lab includes a sequence of mini-activities that explore how geometric concepts are applied in building a home. Students calculate materials, make cost estimates, and prepare a final construction budget—just like professionals in the field.

🧱 What Students Will Do:

Students use measurements from a provided floor plan and landscape layout to estimate quantities, costs, and material needs for:

• Analyze Floor Plan (Taking measurements from a grid based floor plan)
• Concrete Foundation & Gravel Base
• Flooring (Tile, Hardwood, Carpet)
• Wall Painting (excluding doors and windows)
• Baseboard Trim (using perimeter)
• HVAC (based on interior volume)
• Landscaping (triangles, circles, trapezoids, raised beds)
• Final Budgeting Worksheet (bringing together all estimations)

Each activity reinforces key geometry concepts through an engaging real-world scenario.

📚 Concepts & Standards Covered:

• Area, Perimeter, Surface Area, and Volume
• 2D and 3D Shapes: Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Trapezoids, Right Prisms
• Unit Conversions (feet to inches, square feet to cost, cubic feet to tons)
• Budgeting & Cost Analysis
• Aligned with Common Core Standard 7.G.B.6 and others in the 7.G domain

🛠️ Classroom Implementation:

• Estimated Duration: 2 to 3 class periods (30–45 mins per session)
• Customization: Delete any estimations that you don't want to include
• Pacing is flexible – teachers can assign all or selected activities
• Auto-Graded Worksheets – students get instant feedback
• Minimal Teacher Setup – just assign the lab and monitor progress

💡 Why Teachers Love This Lab:

• Turns abstract math into real-world applications
• Covers multiple standards in a single integrated project
• Great for independent work, sub plans, enrichment, or project-based learning
• Fully auto-graded with real-time progress tracking
• Encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and precision

Prepare your students for the real world with a construction-themed geometry project they’ll never forget.

✅ Auto-Graded | ✅ Standards-Aligned | ✅ No Prep Required

Here is the floor plan used throughout the project -