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Lesson Purpose

To inform students that, in math, there are often many ways to get to the same end (via using different smaller shapes to create a larger composite)

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Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

·         Use pattern blocks and shapes to create composite shapes

Student Target

“I can create composite shapes.”

CCR Focus Standards

Geometry - Level A

• 1.G.2

  Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape.

Supporting Standards

Standards for Mathematical Practice

KYAE Employability Standards

• E.6

  E.6 Identify and effectively use skills and materials needed for a particular task.

• E.8

  E.8 Interact with others in a professional manner.