Bath School Department 2003
Content Area: Mathematics
Grade: 1

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

(Specific grade level learning objectives)

Suggested
Performance Activities
Suggested
Classroom Assessments
Vocabulary

1. Describe, model, and classify 2D shapes and selected 3D shapes.

square, circle, triangle, rectangle, oval, rhombus, sphere, cone, cube, pyramid

Use pattern blocks to construct 2D shapes.
Make a collection of 3D figures for discussion and discovery by the children.

Student will identify the 3D shapes when asked.

cone
sphere
cube
cylinder
rectangular rhombus

2. Investigate and predict the results of combining, dividing and changing 2D shapes.

square vs. rectangle;

triangle vs. other shapes

Use pattern blocks.

Teacher observation.

oval
triangle
pyramid
circle
square

3. Use positional words to describe the relationship of two or more objects.

Use: over, under, beside, right, left

Use pattern blocks.

Teacher observation.