Designing a virtual path
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L158
A lesson plan for grades K–1 Mathematics
In this lesson, one of a four-part unit from Illuminations titled “Ladybug Adventures—Learning Geometry and Measurement Concepts,“ students use their knowledge of numbers, measurement, and geometry to design a “virtual path” which enables a ladybug to hide under a leaf. They also develop navigational skills by testing to see if their path is accurate, and then revising their solutions.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Mathematics (2004)
Grade 1
- Goal 3: Geometry - The learner will identify, describe, draw, and build basic geometric figures.
- Objective 3.04: Solve problems involving spatial visualization.
Kindergarten
- Goal 3: Geometry - The learner will explore the concepts of geometry.
- Objective 3.03: Model and use directional and positional vocabulary.
- Objective 3.04: Complete simple spatial visualization tasks and puzzles.
