Math: Marshmallow Shapes

Amanda Scheid
Friday 25, 2015
A. SOLs referenced1.13 The student will construct, model, and describe objects in
the environment as geometric shapes (triangle, rectangle,
square, and circle) and explain the reasonableness of each
choice.
B. Learning Objectives:
UnderstandThe students will
understand that
shapes can be found
in our environment.

KnowThe students will

know the definition of
a square.

DoThe students will

identify shapes in
their environment.

The students will

know the definition of
a triangle.

The students will

explain the definitions
of square, rectangle,
circle, and triangle to
others.

The students will

know the definition of
a circle.
The students will
know the definition of
a rectangle.
The students will
know how to identify
shapes in their
environment.
C. Supplies Needed
2 bags of mini marshmallows
2 bags pretzel sticks
Paper towel
Baby wipes
Sides and vertices worksheet
Promethean board

D. Procedure1. Have the students wipe their desks off with a baby wipe and then
throw it away and come sit on the rug.
2. Explain that they will be working with food but they cannot eat it

because we will be making shapes with it. Demonstrate how to

make a triangle with the marshmallows and pretzel sticks.
3. Send them back to their seats and give all the students a handful
of pretzel sticks and marshmallows.
4. Have the students build a triangle first then square, rectangle,
and circle. Put each word on the board with a picture when you
are working on it.
5. Once you have gotten through all the shapes have the students
complete the sides and vertices worksheet to check their
understanding and then collect it for a grade.