Learning Circus
CCSS.Math.Content.5.G.B.3 Understand that attributes belonging to a category of two-dimensional
figures also belong to all subcategories of that category. For example, all rectangles have four right
angles and squares are rectangles, so all squares have four right angles.
1. Verbal/Linguistic
Create a crossword puzzle
using subcategories of a
particular category of the
shapes learned in the lesson.
2. Logical/Mathematical
Create a piece of artwork
using Henri Matisse’s
artwork.
3. Visual/Spatial
Create drawings of 2
dimensional shapes.
4. Interpersonal
Pair up with one person and
quiz each other over the
Attributes of Shapes
flashcards
5. MUST COMPLETE
Complete the Quadrilateral
Criteria worksheet.
http://www.k5mathteachingresources.com
/supportfiles/quadrilateralcriteria.pdf
6. Body/Kinesthetic
Use legos to construct a 3D
model of a 2-dimensional
shape.
7. Musical/Rhythmic
Use the Visuamusio iPad app
to write a song using
geometric shapes!
8. Naturalist
Complete a geometry
scavenger hunt.
9. Intrapersonal
Write a short introduction
from the point of view of the
geometric shape of your
choice.
10. Geo-Guess
Participate in a game with
your group to guess your
geometric shape.
11. Verbal/Linguistic &
Interpersonal
I have, Who has? game
12. Interpersonal/ Logical/
Mathematical
Geometry Concentration
Activity Directions:
1. Crossword Puzzle
Create a crossword puzzle using the following link:
http://www.crosswordpuzzlegames.com/create.html. Be sure to use at least 20 words of
categories and subcategories of the shapes we have learned so far in Geometry. Be sure to
include all clues that could link to one shape. For example: a square has four right angles and
four equal sides so you would want to put that under the clue of a square.
2. Henri Matisse Artwork
Using Matisse’s Beasts of the Sea as their inspiration, students will create their own
colorful collage. Students will select a theme for their artwork, for example: a memory of their
favorite vacation. Students will make their own colored paper by painting entire sheets of white
paper one color. Use heavy cardstock so the paper doesn’t curl. Using scissors, students will
cut the paper into different shapes that remind them of their theme. Then, they will arrange their
cut-out shapes on a large piece of colored paper. Encourage students to move the pieces
around, rotate them, and experiment with layering. When they are satisfied with the design, glue
the shapes in place. Resource:
http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/education/teachers/lessons-activities/elements-ofart/shape.html.
3. Drawings of Shapes
Draw and label the 2 dimensional shapes that we have discussed in class. Sort your
shapes into categories of your choosing. Can any of your shapes be classified in more than one
category? Why? Write down your categories and where the shapes fit in.
4. Flashcards
Work with a partner and quiz each other using the flashcards provided by your teacher.
Flashcards will have attributes of a shape on one side and the name of the shape on the other.
Make sure to quiz both ways! Once one partner has completed the flashcards, switch and quiz
the other.
5. Quadrilateral Criteria
Using the given criteria, complete the quadrilateral worksheet using the geoboards.
Draw each shape on geoboard paper and identify it.
6. Lego Shapes
Choose a 2-dimensional shape and use Legos to make the shape 3-dimensional
7. Visuamusio App
Use the Visuamusio iPad app to create a song using geometric shapes.
8. Geometry Scavenger Hunt
Find different geometric shapes on the playground. In your math journal draw a picture
of each shape you find and write about each shape. After you have found a variety of shapes
use a venn diagram to categorize the shapes.
9. Attribute Introduction
Imagine that you are any geometric shape. It is your first day in our fifth grade geometry
class, and you have been asked to introduce yourself to the students. Use your knowledge of
the attributes of your chosen shape to write a brief introduction.
10. Geo Guess
Choose one card from the deck of geo cards. Do not look at this card. Show your card
to the rest of your group. You will ask your group questions that will help you identify the
geometric shape on your card.
11. I have, Who has? game
“Students will create riddles for their classmates to solve based on the attributes of the
different shapes. An example of this is:
●
I am a shape that has four vertices.
●
All of my sides are congruent.
●
I have no right angles.
●
Who am I?”
http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewResource/Preview/28645
12. Geometry Concentration
Students will be put into groups and will complete a geometry concentration game.
Students will take turns in flipping over two cards. If the cards match then the students will keep
the card and if the cards do not match the cards go back to original place.