Station 1: Plane Geometry Sort
Skill Content: Understanding plane and solid geometric figures
Objective: The student will identify, describe, compare, and contrast characteristics of plane figures (circle, square, rectangle, triangle) by identifying relevant characteristics, including the number of angles and sides, using concrete models.
Materials:
· Plane Geometric Figures Sorting Chart (attached)
· Plane Geometric Figures (attached)
· Paper bags
Vocabulary: square, rectangle, triangle, circle, right angle, opposite, plane, properties
Directions:
Note: Before undertaking this activity, copy, cut out, and place a set of the attached plane geometric figures in each of several paper bags.
1. Distribute copies of the Plane Geometric Figures Sorting Chart. Put students into small groups of two or three, and give each group a bag containing a set of plane geometric figures.
2. Have students choose a figure then name and describe the figure. Have each group complete the sorting chart, using the figures in their bag.
Assessment:
Have students verify their work by completing a large class sorting chart for the same figures. Ask questions such as, “What did your group notice about figures H and E?” “What are figures G, C, and K called?” “What do you notice about figures J and D?”
Other Questions:
o Can triangles have right angles? Why, or why not?
o How are a square and a rectangle similar? How are they different?
Strategies for Differentiation:
o Have students use a drawing software program to create plane geometric figures. Direct students to print them, cut them out, and label them.
o Once figures are cut out and labeled, have students trace them on paper. Some students find that tracing a shape is helpful for remembering it. Have students label each traced figure.
Reference:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/solsearch/sol/math/3/mess_3-14_1.doc
Skill Content: Understanding plane and solid geometric figures
Objective: The student will identify, describe, compare, and contrast characteristics of plane figures (circle, square, rectangle, triangle) by identifying relevant characteristics, including the number of angles and sides, using concrete models.
Materials:
· Plane Geometric Figures Sorting Chart (attached)
· Plane Geometric Figures (attached)
· Paper bags
Vocabulary: square, rectangle, triangle, circle, right angle, opposite, plane, properties
Directions:
Note: Before undertaking this activity, copy, cut out, and place a set of the attached plane geometric figures in each of several paper bags.
1. Distribute copies of the Plane Geometric Figures Sorting Chart. Put students into small groups of two or three, and give each group a bag containing a set of plane geometric figures.
2. Have students choose a figure then name and describe the figure. Have each group complete the sorting chart, using the figures in their bag.
Assessment:
Have students verify their work by completing a large class sorting chart for the same figures. Ask questions such as, “What did your group notice about figures H and E?” “What are figures G, C, and K called?” “What do you notice about figures J and D?”
Other Questions:
o Can triangles have right angles? Why, or why not?
o How are a square and a rectangle similar? How are they different?
Strategies for Differentiation:
o Have students use a drawing software program to create plane geometric figures. Direct students to print them, cut them out, and label them.
o Once figures are cut out and labeled, have students trace them on paper. Some students find that tracing a shape is helpful for remembering it. Have students label each traced figure.
Reference:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/solsearch/sol/math/3/mess_3-14_1.doc
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