We were *supposed* to finish our geometry unit in December. Ahem. However, we were rushed and SO many of my students are language impaired that I felt they could REALLY use more time with the vocabulary (since that is all that third grade geometry is). I am in the middle of creating a geometry supplemental unit for math. So far I have created:
- a dictionary
- a concentration game
- a Kaboom! game
- a Quick Draw game (kinda like Pictionary)
- create a snowman
- create a robot
I am thinking of adding an assessment and maybe picture vocabulary cards?
What concepts/ideas are most important to you when teaching geometry? Is there anything else you wish I would add? If there is, please let me know in a comment below. Even though my focus is on my own students, I would love to adapt this to your classroom needs as well! Thanks for you input/comments!
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Mandy Gregory is a 2007 and 2012 Teacher of the Year. She has taught Kindergarten- 4th grades in both the general education and inclusion settings. She is currently a 1st grade Special Education teacher. She is the owner and creator of Mandy’s Tips for Teachers website (www.mandystipsforteachers.com) and has over 13 years of teaching experience. She is married with two beautiful children.
What a heck of a unit!!!! I don't really think you need an assessment because any of the activities you created can be used as an authentic assessment. Voacab cards however will be usefull.
Do your kids take a state exam?
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That sounds great! We also just finished our geometry unit. It is one of my favorites to teach. I agree that you should add an assessment! Those are always important! 😉
First, let me say that it looks awesome! I can't wait to see the finished product! For 4th grade in Virginia, we need to be able to recognize the different types of lines in real life examples (railroads = parallel, four-way stops = interescting/perpendicular). Maybe you could include some real life picture activities?