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Shape Up!
How It Works:
Shape Up! is a unit that introduces children to the mathematical concept
of measurement through the use of literature. Students use technology to visit
websites where they can play interactive games, gather information to complete
activity sheets, and complete online projects. In one lesson using the book
Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes by Stuart J. Murphy students learn
about solid figures. They can visit a website where they do further reading
and take a quiz. An extension activity involves them in hands-on creation of
their very own shape spaceship.
Standards:
Understands and describes the characteristics of basic two
and three-dimensional shapes.
Uses real life experiences and physical materials to
describe, classify, compare, and sort geometric figures, including squares,
rectangles, triangles, circle, cubes, rectangular solids, spheres, pyramids,
cylinders, and prisms, according to the number of shapes.
Estimated Class Periods To Complete:
6
Software Materials Used:
Computer with Internet connection and Microsoft Word.
Keywords:
math, literature, money, language arts, reading, math
through literature, measurement, inches, feet, solid shapes, geometry,
polygons, tangrams
Students:
This unit is designed for second grade students, however,
it can be easily adapted for higher grade levels. ESOL (English as a Second
Language) students may need additional help with vocabulary. The teacher may
need to modify some of the lessons in order to meet the needs of the students
being taught.
Overall:
This unit integrates Math and Language arts with multimedia
technology. Through its use of literature to introduce mathematical concepts,
it presents otherwise unmotivated students with a new perspective on math
class.
Tips:
It would be helpful if students are trained in Internet
Navigational Skills and the use of Microsoft Word. Teacher should check the
URLs provided to make sure they are still active.
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About the Teacher: Carmen Concepcion
is the FCAT (Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test) Enhancement Leader at
Southside Elementary Bilingual School. She is in her fifth year of teaching.
She has a Masters in Computer Education and is currently working on her
Educational Leadership Specialist.
Subjects:
Math
Grade Levels:
2 - 4
Email
Carmen
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