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Classifying Quadrilaterals by Their Attributes

3rd Grade • 1 Lesson Plan
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Quick Facts

Subject: Geometry, Math

Type: 1 Lesson Plan

Skills:

  • Collaborate with peers and practice visualization as well as the "language" of math
  • Classify shapes and specifically quadrilaterals by their attributes
  • Practice in groups/partners and then individually
  • Demonstrate their understanding by completing an "exit" ticket to help you plan next instructional steps
 

Materials Needed:

  • Blank paper (several pieces per student)
  • Pencils and crayons/colored pencils
  • Document camera or whiteboard
 

Printable Resources:

  • Student Resources:
    • “Exit Slips” (1 copy per student)
    • “Quadrilateral Shapes”  (1 copy per student)
  • Teacher Resources:
    • “Geometry Riddles” (1 copy for display)

CCSS: 3.G.A.1

Lesson Plan Description

Teaching those fun shapes called quadrilaterals to your students? With many opportunities to practice the key vocabulary in groups and pairs, your 3rd graders will:

  • Collaborate with peers and practice visualization as well as the “language” of math
  • Classify shapes and specifically quadrilaterals by their attributes
  • Practice in groups/partners and then individually
  • Demonstrate their understanding by completing an “exit” ticket to help you plan next instructional steps