Solid Shapes in Marshmallows and Toothpicks

Grade Level(s):  Kindergarten

Content Area:                                                                        Process Area:

Numbers and Operations                                           Problem-Solving

Algebra                                                           Reasoning and Proof

Geometry                                                                    Communication

Measurement                                                             Representation

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability                    Connections

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.B.5: Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.

Targeted Needs of Student:

Building 2D and 3D shapes, introduction of vertices and sides of a shape, contrasting and comparing shapes, seeing the difference between 2D and 3D shapes

Goal:

To challenge students to make 2D and 3D shapes

Materials Needed:

1.      Toothpicks

2.      Marshmallows

Explanation/Summary:

Students will be given a shape to create and then they will try to create the 3D shape out of marshmallows and toothpicks. In order to make the shape, they must first determine how many of each object they need. Students can work in groups or pairs.

 

Resource:                          

www.adventuresoffirstgrade.blogspot.com