Title: Identifying Basic Shapes (2D and 3D)
Learning Objectives (Students Will Be Able To...)
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● Identify basic shapes (including 2D and 3D)
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● Understand how many parts make a whole
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● Use mathematical language of halves, thirds and fourths
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● Develop fine motor skills by building shapes
Materials:
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● Magnetic Tiles
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● Laminated labels for halves, thirds and fourths
Procedures:
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Introduce the names of basic 2D shapes by watching this short video clip:
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Discuss what these shapes look like around us in our daily lives.
-What is an object that is a circle? A square? A rectangle? Etc.
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Have students sort the magnetic tiles into 2 groups: triangles and squares.
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Have students make a magnetic square by using 2 triangles and label it as halves.
-Make a rectangle by using 3 squares and label it thirds.
-Make a big square using 4 smaller squares and label it as fourth.
-Discuss the mathematical concept of fractions with students.
Assessment:
Were all students engaged and participating?
Which activity went very well/not so well?
Were students able to recall the words halves, thirds, and fourths? Did students understand the concept of fractions?