Introduction

You have just become an expert on your shapes, now's your chance to show the world just how much of an expert you are! Today you and a partner will explore the world around you and take pictures and collect samples of all the shapes you just learned. Not only are you going to take pictures and collect samples but also look in magazines. You will then present your findings to the class. Good luck!

Task

After collecting all your pictures and objects, you and your partner must present your findings to your fellow explorers. You will only present 10 findings that were your favorite to your fellow classmates. When you share your findings, make sure you tell everyone what shape it is and why you chose that one to present to the class. You must have at least 1 picture, 1 sample object and 1 magazine picture. There also must be at least 2 circles, 2 squares, 2 triangles and 2 rectangles. Be sure to also dress the part of an explorer or photegrapher. There will be a extra credit for those who decide to dress up!

Process

Ok experts, it's time to get going, Good Luck and don't forget these tasks...

1. Get a partner

2. Get a camera from the teacher

3. Explore the world and take pictures

4. Don't forget to collect sample objects

5. Magazines are also helpful

6. Develop the pitures

7. Pick your top 10 favorite examples. Remember there must be at least 1 picture, 1 sample object and 1 magazine picture and at least 2 circles, 2 squares, 2 triangles and 2 rectangles represented.

8. Present them to the class

Don't forget that dressing up counts as extra credit!




Just in case you forget....here are some samples of some shapes

here is a...

triangle
square
circle
rectangle

I know you will do an excellent job!

Evaluation

Rubric

1 picture.........................__/5 points
1 magazine......................__/5 points
1 sample object................__/10 points
2 triangles.......................__/10 points
2 circles...........................__/10 points
2 squares.........................__/10 points
2 rectangles.....................__/10 points

10 findings.......................__/10 points

Explanation of
each finding.....................__/30 points

Total...............................___/100 points

Extra credit......................__/5 points

Conclusion

I want the children to see that shapes exist in more places than just a textbook. They can see there are shapes all around them all the time. Being able to recognize these shapes will help give the children a greater self confidence. They can see that what they are learning in class actually applies to their life outside of class.

Teacher's page

SHAPES IN OUR WORLD

a webquest for kindergardeners

Designed By

Amanda Sands
ajsands6@uga.edu

GPS standard

MKG1- Students will correctly name simple two and three-dimensional figures and recognize them in the environment

MKP5-Students will create and use pictures, manipulatives, models,and symbols to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas

QCC standards

Demonstrates understanding of basic technology and telecommunication skills

Uses technology to gather information and communicate with others with teacher guidance

Uses technology to solve problems and make decisions with teacher guidance

credits

pictures are from

introduction page... http://users.indigo.net.au/dlpita/media/shapes.jpg AND
http://luxor-xul.sourceforge.net/talk/jug-nov-2002/images/svg-shapes.jpg

task page... http://www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/images/300/shapes.jpg

process page... http://www.tessellations.com.tw/Organized/images/Basic%20Geom%20Shapes.jpg

evaluation page... http://hall.gresham.k12.or.us/SH01-02/shapes.jpg

conclusion page... http://images2.deviantart.com/i/2004/06/0/1/Flying_shapes.jpg

teachers page... http://www.ttfsport.com.au/buffalo-pmp-shapes.jpg