Shape Up With Geometry
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies | |
| Author | Jeanne Beard
Linda Hull Connie Miragliotta | |
| Description | The main focus of this unit is the introduction, identification,
and exploration of basic geometric shapes. Attribute blocks, pattern blocks, tangrams, mirrors, and real world objects, as well as computer software and web based activities are used in the active learning portions of the lessons. | |
| Grade Level | K 1 2 3 | |
| National Standards | Mathematics
1. Uses a variety of strategies in the problem-solving process 5. Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of geometry Technology 2. Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs Language Arts 1. Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process 3. Uses grammatical and mechanical conventions in written compositions 5. Uses the general skills and strategies of the reading process 6. Uses reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret a variety of literary texts 8. Uses listening and speaking strategies for different purposes | |
| Keywords | geometry
pattern blocks attribute blocks symmetry tangrams | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | A Unit Summary: Shape Up With Geometry
Lesson 1: Introducing Geometric Shapes Lesson 2: Where Do I Fit In? Lesson 3: Experiencing the Shape of Things: Pattern Blocks Lesson 4: Reflect On This Lesson 5: Magical Shapes | |
| English IGO or CSO | 1.102 | |
| Math IGO or CSO | 1.19, 1.20, 1.27, 1.31, 1.32, 1.44, 2.23, 2.29, 2.30, 2.34, 2.35, 2.36, 2.49, 2.52, 2.53, 3.25, 3.34, 3.35, 3.37, 3.38, 3.49 | |
| Social Studies IGO or CSO | WV.16, WV.17 | |