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Geometry Attributes of 2D & 3D Shapes: Focus on 3D Shapes

2nd Grade • 1 Lesson Plan
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Quick Facts

Subject: Math, Geometry

Type: 1 Lesson Plan

Skills:

  • Work with partners to practice geometric key vocabulary using the language for place value
  • Practice identifying defining attributes of three-dimensional solid shapes (e.g.; cubes are three-dimensional solids, with six faces, twelve edges, and eight vertices)
  • Produce an "exit" ticket demonstrating their understanding of the concepts
 

Materials Needed:

  • Blank paper (1 per student) or printable 3D Shapes handout
  • Pencil & crayons/colored pencils
  • Document camera or whiteboard
Optional:
  • physical models of geometric solids: cube, cylinder, pyramid, rectangular prism, and cone

Printable Resources: Optional:

  • "Exit Slips" as an assessment component (1 copy per student).

CCSS: 2.G.A.1

File Type: PDF Document

Lesson Plan Description

Grab this engaging lesson on 3 dimensional shapes and give your students multiple opportunities to work with the academic “foreign” language that is mathematics ? .  In this lesson your students will:

  • Work with partners to practice geometric key vocabulary
  • Practice identifying defining attributes of three-dimensional solid shapes (e.g.; cubes are three-dimensional solids, with six faces, twelve edges, and eight vertices)
  • Produce an “exit” ticket demonstrating their understanding of the concepts

**Purchasing both this 1 hour and the Math Bundle: “Geometry Attributes of 2D & 3D Shapes Bundle,” will result in duplicated content.