Greedy Triangle Lesson Plan
Greedy Triangle Lesson Plan
Greedy Triangle Lesson Plan
to give students a better understanding of shapes and ways shapes are used in everyday life. This lesson is important because students will be able to create connections using visual aids. CCSS.Math.Content.K.G.B.6 Compose simple shapes to form larger shapes. For example, Can you join these two triangles with full sides touching to make a rectangle? Objective: Students will be able to compose simple shapes to form larger shapes. Students will understand how to correctly name each shape regardless of the orientation. Lesson Progression Turn on Smart Board and put lesson on board. (Book cover should be on the Smart Board) Today we are going to be reading the book, The Greedy Triangle. What do you think this book will be about? Ask: What are some basic shapes? As the story is read, create shapes on your Geo-board and I will draw the shapes on this Geo-board. Read the story (As a new shape is introduced draw on the Geo-board) After reading Now lets look at the shapes that were drawn on the board. Raise your hand if you know where the triangle is. How many sides does a triangle have? Now who wants to come up to the Smart Board and write the number 3 in the shape? Who can tell me, if I add one more side and one more angle what shape will I get? Complete activities on Smart Board Other Considerations: Materials: Smart Board Geo-Boards Rubber bands The Greedy Triangle Blank paper Crayons Markers Pencils Differentiation:
In order to accommodate different types of learners in the classroom, I will provide more direct instruction by either re-explaining the concepts to the students one on one or modeling a practice round of how to complete the tasks. I will also give student the option to play a game on the iPad that will help them understand shapes, or use manipulatives.
Perspective: Promote Higher Thinking: Students will develop an understanding of shapes from the book and the activities on the Smart Board. Through different activities students will be able to identify the name of each shape, the name of each shape, and the physical appearance of each shape. Students will than use this knowledge to find real life examples where shapes are seen in everyday life. Promotion of Student-Centered Learning: This lesson provides both individual and group understanding because students are working together during direct instruction and they are working individually to create their shapes drawing. Differentiation This lesson will accommodate different types of learners because of the diverse range of instruction. Students will be able to participate in various activities on the Smart Board that will help them understand shapes and connecting different shapes to everyday surroundings. Assessments: Students will participate in several activities on the Smart Board that will assess their understanding of each shape.