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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Mathematics — Grade 2

Goal 3: Geometry - The learner will perform simple transformations.

Objective 3.02. Describe the change in attributes as two- and three-dimensional figures are cut and rearranged.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

The shape of stuff
This lesson will involve students identifying, describing, and making solid figures.
Format: lesson plan (grade K Mathematics)
By Bettie Davis.
Geometry and art: Art museum post-visit
This is the third lesson in a three-part unit integrating math, writing and visual arts. In this integrated lesson, students apply their knowledge of geometry by organizing and displaying information in graphs with correct labeling. Students then compare and analyze graphs. Finally, with this information students create a geometric design.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Visual Arts Education and Mathematics)
By Loretta Hopper.

Resources on the web

What can you build with triangles?
Students explore ways of building different basic shapes from triangles and investigate three dimensional shapes constructed from triangles. Illuminations provides an activity sheet and instructions for completing the lesson. Students use cut outs of two... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Mathematics)
Provided by: Illuminations
Creating a two-dimensional blueprint
In this lesson, students draw a two-dimensional blueprint of their clubhouse using graph paper. They consider why architects use scale drawings and reflect on the challenging aspects of creating the floor plan. Illuminations provides detailed instructions... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 2–4 Mathematics)
Provided by: Illuminations