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The Shape Of Things

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Students receive either a laminated circle, oval, triangle, rectangle, or a square. They explore a designated area and find the shape they have been given and draw it.

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shapes

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nature, shapes, math
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Resource Details

Grade
K
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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