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In this three-part math activity, learners explore shapes. In part one, learners identify, describe, and classify two-dimensional shapes. Learners use square tiles to duplicate shapes on a card, identify 2D shapes in the room, sort shapes according to their attributes, and use shapes to creature pictures and stories. In part two, learners experiment with pattern blocks and decorate paper bag vests with shapes and patterns. In part three, learners are introduced to three-dimensional shapes as they use Geoblocks to explore geometric concepts.
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 2 to 4 hours
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 8
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Resource Sheet: Quick Image Rectangles
- Poster Board
- Shape Cards
- Square Tiles
- Activity Sheets: Shape Cards
- Glue or paste
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Construction paper
- Lined paper
- Envelopes
- Scissors
- Pattern blocks
- Activity Sheets: Pattern Block Patterns
- Unlined paper
- Large paper grocery bags
- Activity Sheets: Predict and Cover
- Activity Sheets: Build a Building
- Interlocking cubes
- Geoblocks
- Activity Sheets: Building a Geoblock
Subjects
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Mathematics
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Geometry
- Plane Geometry
- Solid Geometry
- Number and Operations
- Representation
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Geometry
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, PBS, 2012
Funding Source:
- US Department of Education