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Basic Elementary Math 04: Shapes

OVERVIEW

This is the fourth chapter of the mathematics concept series. The content provides activities which allow students to get familiar with 2D and 3D shapes.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will be able to:

  • Memorize names of different shapes.
  • Identify 2D and 3D shapes.
  • Recognize shapes in real life.

 

ACTIVITIES AND INSTRUCTION

  • Can you name these shapes? Learn the names of basic shapes. Move the shapes away to find the answer under.
  • Instructional Drawing Activity: Color the pizza using the given instructions.
  • Drag-and-Drop: Sort the items by their shapes.
  • Shape Detective 1: Look around the classroom, can you find these shapes in real life? Use ClassSwift to assign questions and students can upload their responses.
  • Drag-and-Drop: Match the 3D shape to the correct 2D shape.
  • Shape Detective 2: Are there any 3D shapes in real life? Use ClassSwift to assign questions and students can upload their responses.
  • How many squares and triangles do you see? Count how many squares and triangles you can find in the picture.


Common Core State Standards

K.G Identify and describe shapes (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres).