Investigate: Shapes in Our Communities

Students predict which shape will be used the most in representations of a place or places in their communities.

By Amplify Classroom

Grades: Kindergarten

Subject: Math

Learning goals: Today’s Goals • Make mathematical predictions. • Determine the quantity of a group of shapes. • Language Goal: Explore two-dimensional shapes in different sizes and orientations by describing and comparing them using developing geometric language. (Speaking and Listening) Materials Lesson Resources: Activity PDF, Investigation Organizer PDF (optional), Visual Display PDF, Words to Describe Shapes (sample); Classroom materials: chart paper, construction paper, glue or tape, markers, sticky notes, Words to Describe Shapes chart (teacher made)