Goal: To learn the various mathematical shapes used in geometry as the learners distinguish them by name.
Objective: By the end of this lesson students will be able to identify and name the various shapes, which include oval, circle, triangle, rectangle and square shapes. They should also clearly distinguish each of the shapes.
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| Shape by Shape by Suse MacDonald | |
| MacDonald, S. (2009). Shape by Shape . Little Simon. | |
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How does this book match your objective? (2-3 sentences) |
This book matches my objective because it a book on geometric shapes. The book will help students in identifying and naming different mathematical shapes. |
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Why is this book appropriate for your age of students? (2-3 sentences) |
The book is appropriate for my age of students because it is recommended for preschool to grade 1 pupils, aged between 3-7 years, and my students fit in there. Also, the book is appropriate as it presents basic 2D shapes, which the students could easily identify and learn. Besides, the book is easy to read and understand for my age of students. |
| How will this book be used in your lesson? (2-3 sentences. You will explain this in more detail in Week 2 Assignment 2.) | I will group the students in small groups of four, each group with the book. I will instruct the students to open page-by-page of the book, as they identify and name different geometric shapes. On each page, I will be picking different students from each group randomly, to name the type of shape. |
| Geometry Shapes for Kids - The Best Children's Books! | |
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The Best Children’s Books. (n.d.). Best Books on Math for Kids. The Best Children’s Books.org. Retrieved from https://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/math-for-kids.html |
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How does this source match your objective? (2-3 sentences) |
This source matches my objective because offers a wide range of math books for children. Also, the source has different books categorized by topic and student’s level like preschool kindergarten, as well as age range. |
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Why is this source appropriate for your age students? (2-3 sentences) |
The source is appropriate because it has math books for students of my age. The sources also allows me to choose any book I would like for my lesson from a wide collection. |
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How might this source be used in your lesson? (2-3 sentences.) |
This source might be used in my lesson to get any book I want to use. Also, this source can help me determine which books are appropriate for the age of my students, because it defines the recommended age and education level for each book. |
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Alphabeasties and Other Amazing Types by Sharon Werner My Dog is as Smelly as Dirty Socks: And Other Funny Family Portraits by Hanoch Piven |
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| Werner, S., & Forss, S. N. (2009). Alphabeasties and other amazing types . Blue Apple Books. | |
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How does this source match your objective? (2-3 sentences) |
This source matches my objective because it presents alphabets of animals, each created by the first letter of the name of the animal. It will help the students in relating math shapes with some of the alphabetical letters. |
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Why is this source appropriate for your age students? (2-3 sentences) |
The book is meant for young readers of my student’s age. Also, the students will have fun learning about animals represented by each alphabetical letter. |
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How might this source be used in your lesson? (2-3 sentences.) |
To help students have fun and relax their minds by reading about animals and alphabets. To help the students relate the shapes of alphabets with math shapes. |
| Piven, H. (2013). My Dog is as Smelly as Dirty Socks: And Other Funny Family Portraits . Schwartz & Wade. | |
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How does this source match your objective? (2-3 sentences) |
This book will help students use the small objects they encounter in their daily lives to learn about shapes. It will also help them relate the shapes of these small objects with geometric shapes. |
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Why is this source appropriate for your age students? (2-3 sentences) |
The book is meant for students of my age. It is a good book to both have fun relating small objects with smiles and also geometric shapes. |
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How might this source be used in your lesson? (2-3 sentences.) |
To help students learn about the small objects like books, TV, mobile phones, and their shapes. To help students relate the shapes of these objects with the math shapes studied in class. |
References
MacDonald, S. (2009). Shape by Shape . Little Simon.
Piven, H. (2013). My Dog is as Smelly as Dirty Socks: And Other Funny Family Portraits . Schwartz & Wade.
The Best Children’s Books. (n.d.). Best Books on Math for Kids. The Best Children’s Books.org. Retrieved from https://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/math-for-kids.html
Werner, S., & Forss, S. N. (2009). Alphabeasties and other amazing types . Blue Apple Books.
