Getting to know the shapes
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A lesson plan for grades 3 and 5 Mathematics
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In this lesson, students are introduced to some of the basic polyhedra. Students explore the shapes of the faces of these solids. Illuminations provides links to the geometric solids tool and detailed instructions for completing the activity.
Students will:
- Analyze characteristics and properties of three dimensional geometric shapes.
- Name each of the faces of common geometric solids.
NCTM Standards and Expectations:
- Identify, compare, and analyze attributes of two- and three-dimensional shapes and develop vocabulary to describe the attributes.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Mathematics (2004)
Grade 3
- Goal 3: Geometry - The learner will recognize and use basic geometric properties of two- and three-dimensional figures.
- Objective 3.01: Use appropriate vocabulary to compare, describe, and classify two- and three-dimensional figures.
Grade 5
- Goal 3: Geometry - The learner will understand and use properties and relationships of plane figures.
- Objective 3.01: Identify, define, describe, and accurately represent triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons.
