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

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.

Resources aligned to this objective

A Geometric 'Field Trip'
Students conduct a 'field trip' around the school (inside and out) looking for examples of geometric shapes. They record their findings using a digital camera and present their findings in a multimedia presentation.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Computer Technology Skills)
By Mary Rizzo.
Geometry and Art: Art Museum Post-Visit
Geometry and Art: Art Museum Post-Visit is the third lesson of 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 2 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Mathematics)
By Loretta Hopper.
Geometry and Art: Art Museum Visit
Geometry and Art: Art Museum Visit is the second lesson of a three-part unit integrating math, writing and visual arts. In this lesson students apply their knowledge of geometry by sorting, classifying and counting plane geometric figures during a visit to the art museum to look at and compare twentieth- century paintings. Students then collect data and share what they observe.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Mathematics)
By Loretta Hopper.
The Shape of Stuff
This lesson will involve students identifying, describing, and making solid figures.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Mathematics and Computer Technology Skills)
By Bettie Davis.

Lesson plans on the web

Creating a two-dimensional blueprint
In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students draw two-dimensional blueprints, on graph paper, of clubhouses they have designed. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 Mathematics)
Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Figuring in football
Students examine the influences of pattern, symmetry, and design in the real-world, by looking at a football field. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Geoboards
Students identify and recognize triangles using multiple representations, locate triangles in their environment, and construct triangles. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Going Beyond with Triangles
Students create a class triangle book and work with tangrams. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Going on a shape hunt: Integrating math and literacy
Students learn shape names, locate shapes in their environment, practice spelling out the names of items and shapes they locate, and reflect, in writing, on the process. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts and Mathematics)
Provider: IRA/NCTE
How Do You Build Triangles?
Students investigate basic properties of triangles. They then investigate the relationships among basic geometric shapes and communicate their findings to their peers. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
I've Seen That Shape Before
In a variety of activities, students use physical models of simple solid shapes, and identify these shapes in the real-world and in pictures found on websites. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Investigating the concept of triangle and properties of polygons
Describes activities using interactive geoboards to help students identify simple geometric shapes, describe their properties, and develop spatial sense. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Making Virtual Triangles
Students identify and recognize triangles using multiple representations interactive electronic geoboards to explore the characteristics of triangles. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Pigging Out
The activity uses “The Three Little Pigs” to motivate students to think and reason mathematically. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 English Language Arts and Mathematics)
Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Putting it all together
Students create, design, and evaluate different structures. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Teaching shapes using read-alouds, visualization, and sketch to stretch
Students explore shape and pattern through an adapted sketch to stretch strategy and read-alouds of winter-themed books. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts and Mathematics)
Provider: IRA/NCTE
What can you build with triangles?
In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students explore ways of building different basic shapes from triangles. They communicate their findings to their peers and investigate three dimensional shapes constructed from triangles. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 Mathematics)
Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics