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Learning Activity

The Shapes Song

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

K

Overview

The video is a concise and entertaining way to introduce students to basic geometric shapes. 

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): KG

MA19.K.19

Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall sizes.

Unpacked Content

UP:MA19.K.19

Vocabulary

  • Two dimensional
  • Three dimensional

Knowledge

Students know:
  • 2D and 3D shapes.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Use geometric reasoning and visual characteristics of shapes to name shapes in a variety of sizes and orientations.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • geometric shapes can be sorted based on like characteristics.

Phase

Before/Engage
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Students will correctly name basic geometric shapes. 

Activity Details

  1. Watch the video.
  2. Students will name basic geometric shapes (circle, triangle, and square) shown in the video.
Assessment Strategies

Assessment Strategies

The teacher may play the video again while pausing as each shape is introduced to elicit the shape names from students. This would work as an informal evaluation.

Background and Preparation

Background / Preparation

Technical Preparation:

  • Download or stream the video via Safeshare or YouTube. (Video may be downloaded and saved to a computer for offline viewing.)
  • Set up projector, computer, and speakers.

Background Knowledge:

  • Students do not need any background knowledge of basic geometric shapes.

Digital Tools / Resources

http://www.safeshare.tv/w/dwqBsXfITS

Approved Date

Owner (Author)

cdillard
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