Three Dimensional Geometry: Sing It, Move It, Film It!

By Angela Bunyi

Geometry turns cross-curricular, as students take a geometry tour around the world!

In this unit, learn how to make the teaching of geometry multi-dimensional. With the power of music, the health benefits of movement, and the application of geography and geometry through film, teaching has never been so much fun.

OBJECTIVE

Identify, compare, and analyze attributes of two-and three-dimensional shapes and develop vocabulary to describe the attributes.
Classify two- and three- dimensional shapes according to their properties and develop definitions of classes of shapes such as triangles and pyramids.
Explore congruence and similarity.
Make and test conjectures about geometric properties and relationships and develop logical arguments to justify conclusions.

Students will:

Identify, compare, and analyze attributes of two-and three-dimensional shapes and develop vocabulary to describe the attributes.
Classify two- and three- dimensional shapes according to their properties and develop definitions of classes of shapes such as triangles and pyramids.
Explore congruence and similarity.
Write a short selection for a geography slide show on noted geometric figures and geographic importance.
Independently label and identify various geometric shapes through geographic locations discussed in class.
Work in groups to investigate and describe various shapes in famous architectural work around the world.
Demonstrate geometry through physical movement.
Demonstrate geometry through the physical game of sports.
Investigate and explore manipulating various geometric shapes.

LESSONS FOR THIS UNIT
Lesson 1: Geometry: Let's Get Moving!
Lesson 2: Teaching Geometry through Geography
Lesson 3: Geometry: Sport's Edition

REPRODUCIBLES
Geometry lyrics (PDF)
Geometry sports examples (PDF)
Geometry puzzles (PDF)

CULMINATING ACTIVITY

Integrate this unit with a nature science unit. There are multiple examples of geometry in the natural world around us. Students can begin to collect different shells, leaves, and plants for a fun science/geometry connection. Your students can then sort and identify different life forms around them using terminology learned in class.

About the Author

Angela Bunyi's classroom door is open and ready for you to take a peek. Be sure to follow her on Teaching Matters. In addition to one-on-one literacy conferences, she also balances small group instruction in all areas through a workshop method. She shares unique, engaging, and purposeful learning activities and projects and provides you with resources you can use right away.

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