4.8C+Lessons

=4.8C Lessons=

Give groups of students cards with descriptions of specific attributes. For example: A quadrilateral with equal sides, a quadrilateral with only one pair of parallel lines, a 2D shape with at least two obtuse angles, a 3D shape with 12 edges, etc. Tell each group to go on a treasure hunt with cameras to find everyday objects that match these attributes. Have students make a multi-media presentation using applications such as voicethread.com, story board, powerpoint, etc.

Lesson that helps students identify attributes of 3D shapes using virtual manipulatives. []

Website that has an MTR lesson. Nuff said…MTR lessons are always good. []

Fun partner activity- Make a set of geometry terms on 3x5 cards beforehand. Pair up the students and give each person their own pipe-cleaner. While one person puts their head down, show the other partner a geometry term on the card. Cover the card and then say "go." All heads are now up and the student who saw the term quickly tries to create the term by bending their pipecleaner into that shape or vocabulary word. It's nice to have pipe-cleaners ready to pass out when there is a few extra minutes to fill before recess, going home, etc.