Set up a learning center with pattern blocks to give students an opportunity to explore them before they are introduced in Lesson 2.
Gather a collection of shapes found in everyday objects. See Lesson 1 Materials Preparation.
Display the class number line (0–130) where students can see and reach it with a pointer.
Attach a desk number line (0–40) to each student's desk to use throughout the year.
Display the Math Practices page where all students can see it.
Have the following tools readily available for the Daily Practice and Problems items in this unit.
- You and your students will need:
monthly calendar
number lines
- You will also need:
connecting cubes
a tan rhombus pattern block
a blue rhombus pattern block
| LESSON | SESSIONS | DESCRIPTION | SUPPLIES |
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LESSON 1Shapes around Us |
2 | Students identify two-dimensional shapes in their environment and describe shape properties. |
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LESSON 2Describing Shapes |
2–3 | This activity emphasizes the properties of two-dimensional shapes and the language students use to describe these properties. Students first describe and then compare and contrast two-dimensional shapes. |
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LESSON 3Many Ways to Make a Hexagon |
1–2 | Students find the many ways to compose a hexagon with other pattern block shapes. |
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LESSON 4How Many Does It Take? |
2 | Students are challenged to use pattern blocks to compose and decompose irregular shapes using properties of the shapes. |
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LESSON 5Mystery Shapes |
2 | Students examine the outline of a figure formed by combining pattern blocks. Student pairs determine the composition of the shape and share their thinking with the class. |
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