Shapes Everywhere! Kindergarten/ First Grade Web quest

You are a shape detective. Your job is to find shapes in theworld. You are going on a trip to find the shapes.

You will work with one of these groups. oval square triangle diamond rectangle circle

On your trip you will: ZFind out about your shape. ZMake a shape poem. ZGet pictures of your shape. ZMake a “Shape Book” with your group. By the end of your trip you will be a master detective!

ZEvery day sing “The Shape Song” with all the detectives. ZEvery day your client (teacher) will read, “The Shape of Me and Other Stuff” by Dr. Seuss. ZEvery day the shape detectives will have an assignment to work on to solve the case.

“The Shape Poem” Sing to tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.” Terry triangle, look at me, Count my sides, there are three. triangle

Sammy square, That’s my name, I have four sides all the same. square

Robby Rectangle, I have four, Two long,Two short, but no more. rectangle

Cindy circle, Just one line, Make it round, that is fine. circle

Day One ZClick to hear “The Story of Shapes”.The Story of Shapes”. ZUse “Kid Pix” to draw a picture of your shape and write a sentence about it.

Day Two ZClick on your shape to learn more about it. oval square triangle diamond rectangle circle

ZClick to play “I Spy Shapes.”“I Spy Shapes.” ZUse “Kid Pix” to draw a picture using only shapes.

Day Three ZYour group will use binoculars to find your shape in your world. ZEveryone in your group will take a picture of your shape.

Day Four ZYou will create a shape poem. ZClick here to make your poem. Shape Poem

Day Five ZYour group will put all of your evidence together in the “Kid Pix” Slide Show.

Day Six ZToday your group gets to show everyone their case work.

Congratulations! You are now a Master Shape Detective.

Evaluation YESNO I completed “ The Story of Shapes. ” I drew a picture of my shape on “ Kid Pix. ” I wrote a sentence about my shape. I found the “ Shapes in the World. ” I took a digital picture of my shape. I created a “ Shape Poem. ” My group completed a slide show of our shape. My group stayed on task.

Teacher Page Objectives: Math K CS3 Geometric and Spatial Relationships Objective 14: Recognize geometric shapes in the student ’ s environment (stop sign, number cube, ball) (G4AK0 (3.3,4.1) Communication Arts K Writing Process Objective 16: Follow a writing process to generate a draft through pictures and word. Literary Devices Objective 14: Respond to rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration in oral reading of poetry and prose. (R2BK) (CA2, 1.4,1.6) Math 1 CS3 Geometric and Spatial Relationships Objective 11: : Recognize geometric shapes in the student ’ s environment and specify the shape ’ s location (G4A1)(3.3) Communication Arts 1 Objective 20: Follow a writing process to brainstorm and record ideas in written form. (W1A19 (ca1, ca4, 1.8, 2.1,2.2) Objective 24: Follow a writing process to publish writing, with assistance. (W1A1) (CA1, CA4, 1.8, 2.1, 2. Technology Curriculum Basic Operations and Concepts 1.1Students will be able to identify and use input devices and output devices to interact with computers and other technologies. 3.3 Students will use multimedia tools and peripherals to support student learning and productivity. 3,3b Create a project using one or more tools that enhances and effectively conveys the project ’ s purpose.

Materials & Resources Shape Poem & Activity THE SHAPE SONG (sung to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle) Terry triangle, look at me, count my sides, there are three (make a triangle in the air) Sammy square, that's my name, I have four sides all the same (make a square in the air) Robby rectangle, I have four, two long, (make in the air), two short (make in the air), but no more (shake head) Cindy circle, just one line, make it round, that is fine (make a circle in the air) Read the book- The Shape of Me and Other Stuff by Dr. Seuss Make binoculars for each group, or ask the art or classroom teacher to help the students make them from construction paper.