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Shape Detectives

Shape Detectives

Learning Goals: Geometry and Spatial Sense, Shape Recognition, Writing

 

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    • Place a variety of 3D or 2D shapes around the room
    • Students can become "Shape Detectives" to find these shapes around the classroom.
    • Provide students with a clipboard, pencil, and documentation paper where they can write the name of the shape that they see, as well as draw it. 
    • Activity can be done in partners or individually. 

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