Shape Sorting Worksheet

Welcome to your Shape Sorting activity! Today, you'll explore different shapes and write down their properties. Use your knowledge from the lesson and the Interactive Shape Chart to help you.

Part 1: Identify the Shapes

Below, list three geometric shapes you encountered in the lesson. For each shape, write down one property (like number of sides or corners).

1. Shape: __________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Property: __________
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Shape: __________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Property: __________
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Shape: __________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Property: __________
   
   
   
   
   
   

Part 2: Sort the Shapes

Imagine you have a collection of cards with different shapes. Draw two columns and sort the cards into groups. Label each column with the shape's name and list some properties under that name.

Column 1:

Shape Name: __________






Properties:

• __________
  
  
  
  
  
  
• __________
  
  
  
  
  
  

Column 2:

Shape Name: __________






Properties:

• __________
  
  
  
  
  
  
• __________
  
  
  
  
  
  

Part 3: Creative Challenge

Draw your favorite shape from the lesson and decorate it with patterns that show off its properties. Write a few sentences describing why you like this shape and what makes it special.

Drawing:

Description:

Shape Safari: Exploring Geometry Activity

Welcome teachers! This activity is designed to guide your 7th-grade students through an exciting exploration of geometric shapes, aptly titled Shape Safari. The lesson lasts 30 minutes and is organized into several engaging parts that encourage interactive learning and hands-on practice with shapes.

Lesson Overview

Objective:

Students will identify and explore various geometric shapes through interactive activities while understanding their properties.

Why It's Important:

Understanding shapes lays the foundation for more complex geometry topics. Engaging students in interactive learning helps them recognize shapes in everyday objects and strengthens their analytical skills.

Materials Needed:

• Shape Safari Lesson Plan
• Interactive Shape Chart
• Shape Sorting Worksheet

Activity Breakdown

1. Introduction and Warm-up (5 minutes)

• Prompt: Begin by introducing the concept of geometric shapes. Ask the class: "What shapes do you see around you every day?" Answer ideas may include circles (clocks, wheels), squares (windows, tiles), triangles (rooflines), and rectangles (doors, screens).
• Teacher Notes: Use a brief slideshow overlay or a board drawing to introduce each shape, and ask students to shout out examples.

2. Interactive Shape Safari (15 minutes)

• Prompt: Display the Interactive Shape Chart. Have a discussion about the different properties of each shape (e.g., number of sides, symmetry, angles).
• Follow-Up Questions:
  • What makes a square different from a rectangle?
  • How can you tell a triangle from a circle?
• Activity: Organize a classroom scavenger hunt where students locate objects that match the shapes on the chart. They can work in pairs or small groups to identify the shapes and quickly jot down one property of each found object.

3. Shape Sorting Activity (10 minutes)

• Prompt: Hand out the Shape Sorting Worksheet to each student. Ask them to:
  1. Identify three shapes they encountered in the scavenger hunt and list one property for each.
  2. Organize a collection of shapes in two columns, writing the shape’s name and listing some of its properties under each column.
  3. Draw and decorate their favorite shape, writing a few lines about why it is special.
• Teacher's Role: Circulate around the room, providing help with categorization and guiding students in understanding why certain properties matter.

Additional Tips

• Encourage students to share their findings with the class during the discussion. This peer sharing reinforces learning and makes the activity engaging.
• Ask follow-up questions such as: "Can you think of a situation where recognizing shapes can help you solve a problem?"
• Make sure each student has a chance to participate in both the scavenger hunt and the worksheet activity.

Conclusion

Wrap up the lesson by revisiting the main properties of the shapes and asking students to think about other areas in their lives where they see geometry in action.

Happy teaching and enjoy your Shape Safari adventure!

For a seamless teaching experience, ensure you have reviewed the Shape Safari Lesson Plan and prepared any necessary materials ahead of time.