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Ladybug mazes

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A lesson plan for grades K–1 Mathematics

Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics


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This Internet Mathematics Excursion is based on an E-example from the NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. In this activity, students will plan a series of moves that will navigate a ladybug through a maze. Their plans will turn the ladybug at the appropriate corners and keep it on a path without crossing the walls. This activity helps students gain experience in estimating length and angle measures. Illuminations provides helpful activity sheets, a link to the applet, and detailed instructions for completing the lesson.

Students will:

  • Use orientation, direction and measurement concepts in planning paths.

NCTM Standards and Expectations:

  • Describe, name, and interpret direction and distance in navigating space and apply ideas about direction and distance.
  • Describe, name, and interpret relative positions in space and apply ideas about relative position.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Mathematics (2004)

Grade 1

  • Goal 3: Geometry - The learner will identify, describe, draw, and build basic geometric figures.

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.