Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 1.g 3 D Shape Sort
As a whole group, students will sort a collection of three-dimensional objects into categories by shape. There should be several that fall into each of the categories below: Aligns with 1.G.A.1.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 1.g All vs. Only Some
In this lesson, students come up with statements that is true about all of the triangles that they see but not true of all triangles in general, then the teacher should ask students if they can imagine a triangle without that attribute.:...
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Better Lesson: Making New Shapes With Shapes
My first graders have been studying the defining attributes of 2D shapes. They are going to love using toothpicks and marshmallows to present their knowledge of 2D and create 3D shapes.
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Better Lesson: Identifying Plane Shapes
First graders begin to learn about plane shapes in Kindergarten. This lesson will serve as review of plane shapes' characteristics and extend into practice in categorizing shapes by defining attributes.
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Better Lesson: Looking at the Similarities and Differences
La, La, La, La, La, sing a happy song! You will be signing like a Smurf as students use their new founded knowledge of shape characteristics to participate in a whole group discussion and to successfully participate in geometric learning.
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Better Lesson: Introducing Quadrilaterals
A big word for a big idea! After being introduced to the term quadrilateral, the students will learn the characteristics of them and have an opportunity to create various quadrilaterals.
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Better Lesson: Building With Shapes
I love blending art and math. I want my students to develop a depth of knowledge for 2D plane shapes and distinguish polygon from non-polygon shapes.
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Better Lesson: Assessment of Triangles
What better way to get to know your students than with a 1:1 interview. Today you will interview each student on their knowledge of triangles and their ability to separate them from other shapes.
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Better Lesson: Student, Student, What Do You See?
Most bears are getting ready to hibernate this time of year. NOT IN MY ROOM! These little brown bears will be on the hunt for shapes they see.
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Better Lesson: Sorting Shapes
Clean Up this Mess! The classroom shapes are in one big heap. Students will work in teams to come up with a way to sort the shapes by attributes and create a visual representation to model their thinking