Unit On: Shapes
Topics: 14 & 15
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOL
MATHEMATICS UNIT GUIDE
GRADE: Kindergarten
Time Frame: see "Scope and Sequence"
Domain
Geometry
Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe
the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below,
beside, in front of, behind, and next to(K.G.1)
Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall
size(K.G.2)
Identify shapes as two-dimensional or three-dimensional.(K.G.3)
21st Century Theme
Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy
Enduring Understandings:
Objects can be described and compared using their geometric attributes
Essential Questions/Hook Questions:
Where do you see shapes in school? at home? outside?
How would you describe a triangle? square? rectangle?
How would you describe a cone? sphere? cylinder?
What are some things the same about a circle and sphere? different?
How can we find out if spheres, cones, cubes, and cylinders can roll, stack,
or slide?
Cluster and Standard:
Geometry
Know two and three dimension shapes
Describe objects using the names of shapes
Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or size
Identify shapes as two or three dimensional
Unit Learning Targets:
The student will be able to….
Know the names of common geometric shapes (circle, square, rectangle,
triangle) and be able to name the shape in any orientation.
Sort items into groups or categories by similar properties such as color,
shape, size, material, etc.
Sort items into groups by using two properties such as size and color,
shape and size or shape and color.
Develop a vocabulary for the names of common geometric shapes.
Vocabulary:
plane shape
solid shape
equal parts
circle
rectangle
hexagon
square
triangle
right
halves
cube
sphere
pyramid
rectangular prism
cone
cylinder
rhombus
left
Suggested Activities:
Including Differentiated Strategies (DI)
Utilize journal entries, vocabulary cards, manipulatives, and lesson
interventions from teacher’s manual.
Body Shapes Divide children into groups of 4 and challenge them to lay
on the floor and make various shapes with their bodies.
Shape Spy Glass Make spy glasses for “spying” shapes by wrapping
construction paper around paper towel rolls.
Shape Collage Cut geometric shapes out of construction paper. Let
children glue them on a paper plate to make a collage. Children could also
try to create simple objects from shapes.
Differentiated Activities:
Sorting Shapes Using bins with the shape on it have students use shape
blocks to sort.
Shape Walk Have students walk around the classroom with a partner
pointing out the shapes they see.
Tracing Shapes Have students trace shapes on oak tag.
Grab Bag: Using paper shapes have students pick shapes one by one
from the bag. Child will identify shape and place it in the correct pile of
shapes.
Centers:
Resource Materials
Current Text Book materials and Chapter/Unit Assessments
Solid Shape Blocks
Assessments
Formative Assessment
1. Recording sheet to identify shapes (show me a circle in
the classroom, square, rectangle etc.) Teacher asks
student to explain why it is like a circle,
square, rectangle
2. Sorting shape cards (shapes with corners,
shapes without corners, shapes that roll etc.
3. White Boards-Use white boards. Have students draw a shape when
asked
EnVision WorkMat Review, Test and PT are used as reviews
End of Topic Test Use blackline master https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
Daily Work
Teacher Observation
Journals
Related Literature
Shapes by Dr. Alvin Granowky
Bear in a Square by Stella Blackstone
Eating Fractions by Bruce McMillan
Shapes, Shapes, Shapes by Tana Hoban
Dim Sum for Everyone by Grace Lin
Fraction Action by Loreen Leedy
Brown Rabbit’s Shape Book by Alan Baker
Shape Space by Cathryn Falwell
Technology Integration
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
www.eduplace.com
www.apples4theteacher.com/
www.brainpopjr.com/math\
www.education.com
www.abcteach.com
Puzzle Shapes (materials: various large cardboard shapes, blunt tipped
scissors) Have students make puzzle pieces from cardboard shapes by
drawing lines on the shapes and cutting them out. Then have them put
together the pieces to form the shape. Students can switch puzzles with a
partner.
Cookie Fun (materials: clay, glitter, plastic knives or cookie cutters of
various shapes) Have students use clay to bake "cookies" in different
shapes-circle, square, triangles, and rectangles then have children act out a
party.
Animal Shapes (materials: pattern blocks) Have students use pattern
blocks to build animals. Have them present what they have built describing
the shapes they used to build their animals.
Work Mat (materials: work mat) Each topic has an introductory work mat to
be sent home to families. Keep one or two and laminate for a center!