Shape Detectives

In this hands-on lesson, students will become Shape Detectives as they identify the two-dimensional shapes, such as triangles, squares and rectangles, needed to build three-dimensional figures including rectangular prisms, square pyramids and cubes. The students will gain an understanding of how two-dimensional shapes are joined together to form three-dimensional figures as well as creating an edible example!
Resource ID#: 31371 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 1
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Three-dimensional, two-dimensional, shapes, geometry, square, triangle, rectangle, rectangular prism, cube, square pyramid, three dimensional, two dimensional, quadrilateral, attributes
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task,  Assessment
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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