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Lesson Idea Name: Shapes

Content Area: Mathematics - Geometry
Grade Level(s): Kindergarten
Content Standard Addressed: MGSEK.G.1 Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and
describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind,
and next to.

Technology Standard Addressed: 1 – Empowered Learner

Selected Technology Tool: Powerpoint

URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable):

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level(s):

☒ Remembering ☒ Understanding ☒ Applying ☐ Analyzing ☐ Evaluating ☐ Creating

Levels of Technology Integration (LoTi Level): (Select the best level)

☒ Level 1: Awareness ☐ Level 2: Exploration ☐ Level 3: Infusion ☐ Level 4: Integration
☐ Level 5: Expansion ☐ Level 6: Refinement

Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Seeing the shapes on the screen and recalling their names with audio
provides a helpful way for students to remember them. There are also real life pictures attached so students
are able to understand where the geometric shapes can be found in their everyday life

Lesson idea implementation: To begin the lesson, teachers will allow students to play with manipulative
shapes in the classroom. While they are interacting with them, the teacher can begin explaining what the
shapes are. The students will be allowed to discuss the differences between the shapes. For example, they
may observe that a circle has not points. The teacher will then go over the logistics of the shapes, such as a
square has four equal sides. The teacher can put the explanations on the board, as well as a drawing while
she is verbally explaining, so students can hear and have a visual.
The teacher will then play the PowerPoint provided with this template. As it is being played, students are able
to put what they know into action by recalling the shapes. The students can answer out loud verbally. At the
end of the PowerPoint it poses a question. The teacher can lead students into making a diagram of the shapes
they see around them every day. Students can identify the shapes they know, and collaborate with each
other to identify the most possible. A fun game could be, who can identify the most shapes in the classroom
in a minute!

Reflective Practice: Throughout this lesson, students should begin to identify shapes well. The teacher can
walk around the classroom pointing at dry erase boards or closets and asking what shape they would be
considered. If students need more assistance, they could use an instructional software such as drill and
practice or a simulation to allow them to have more opportunities to identify shapes.

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