Analysis of How to animate a rolling ball

Students were given a task to understand the mathematics involved with rolling a ball and demonstrate that knowledge by a short animated video clip. In this video clip the students had

• to utilize the circumference formula
  
• project how the 3-dimensional object would fit onto the x, y, and z axes
  
• teach this information showing their through knowledge of the original task

This project would be a good interdisciplinary task where teachers could collaborate in mathematics, computer, and English could work together for a common goal. In the end the students have gain concept knowledge in math, animation skills in computer, and video scripting in their English class. Having students teach the topic is on the higher learning level according to blooms technology.

There could be some drawbacks like the amount of time required to complete the project or the possibility that students seem to forget the purpose and get off track in digital projects with all the neat effects. Another concern would be students limited access to the Internet or special program outside of the classroom.