Overview
In this unit, learn how to make the teaching of geometry multi-dimensional. With the power of music, the health benefits of movement, and the application of geography and geometry through film, teaching has never been so much fun.
Objective
- Identify, compare, and analyze attributes of two-and three-dimensional shapes and develop vocabulary to describe the attributes.
- Classify two- and three- dimensional shapes according to their properties and develop definitions of classes of shapes such as triangles and pyramids.
- Explore congruence and similarity.
- Make and test conjectures about geometric properties and relationships and develop logical arguments to justify conclusions.
Students will:
- Identify, compare, and analyze attributes of two-and three-dimensional shapes and develop vocabulary to describe the attributes.
- Classify two- and three- dimensional shapes according to their properties and develop definitions of classes of shapes such as triangles and pyramids.
- Explore congruence and similarity.
- Write a short selection for a geography slide show on noted geometric figures and geographic importance.
- Independently label and identify various geometric shapes through geographic locations discussed in class.
- Work in groups to investigate and describe various shapes in famous architectural work around the world.
- Demonstrate geometry through physical movement.
- Demonstrate geometry through the physical game of sports.
- Investigate and explore manipulating various geometric shapes.
Lesson Plans for this Unit
Lesson 1: Geometry: Let's Get Moving!
Lesson 2: Teaching Geometry through Geography
Lesson 3: Geometry: Sport's Edition
Reproducibles
Culminating Activity
Integrate this unit with a nature science unit. There are multiple examples of geometry in the natural world around us. Students can begin to collect different shells, leaves, and plants for a fun science/geometry connection. Your students can then sort and identify different life forms around them using terminology learned in class.
- Part of Collection:
- Subjects:Architecture, Geometry, Geography and Map Skills
- Duration:5 Days

