Content Standard: E. Geometry:
Students will understand and apply concepts from geometry.
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)	Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Describe, model, and classify 2D shapes.	circle triangle square rectangle	With a partner, students will form their bodies into a specific shape. (See vocabulary)	Other children will be able to identify the shape of their classmates.	square rectangle triangle circle corners shapes straight edges
2. Investigate and predict the results of combining, dividing, and changing 2D shapes.	Introduction only	Using pattern blocks, students will explore basic components of 2-dimensional shapes.	Students will use shapes to make recognizable designs.	design shape names pattern names color names
3. Use positional words to describe the relationship of two or more objects (e.g., over, under, beside, to the left).	Understanding of the concept of position.	Students will follow teacher directions to position pattern blocks. (e.g., place the orange triangle over the green square)	Students will restate placement of specific blacks using positional words.	over under beside top bottom between around