Shapes (Geometric)

Violet M. Nash                 Spencer Math and Science Academy
                               214 North Lavergne
                               Chicago IL 60644
                               (312) 534-6150

Objective:

The student will be able to identify geometric shapes using colors and math 
problems.  Designed for second grade.

Materials Needed:

Magic Marker (black or navy)
Neon Construction Paper (five colors)
Index Cards
Magnetic Tape
Scissors
Name and Diagram of eight geometric shapes:
   Circle
   Square
   Diamond
   Rectangle
   Triangle
   Hexagon
   Octagon
   Pentagon

Strategy:

Cut out each of the above shapes in five different colors (40 shapes).
Cut one extra set of shapes with the proper name that correctly identifies that 
  shape and use for demonstration.          
Write primary math problems (using four operations) on index cards, select four 
  exact answers per problem, and tape a card to back side of neon paper. 
Using magnetic tape, scatter 40 designs and attach to magnetic board. 
Divide class into two equal teams, one captain per team, and designate playing    
  area for each team.  
Place demonstration shapes beside (for reference) scattered shapes. 

Activity:
  
Alternate one player from each team to call the color and shape (e.g. yellow 
hexagon and blue pentagon) and the captain of that player's team will turn the 
cards over to show math problems.  Player must state the problems and the 
answers.  If the answers are a match (e.g. 5+5=10 and 20-10=10), that player 
continues to play until no match is made.  As the first player moves to the end 
of their team's line, play begins with the next person in line on the opposite 
team.   Points may be assigned by giving a number value for every match 
obtained.  The team with the highest number of matches or the most points is the 
winner.