Shape Up & Sum It! Script

Session 1: Introduction to 3D Shapes

Warm-up: Guess My Shape (5 minutes)

"Good morning, mathematicians! Let's start with a little game called 'Guess My Shape.' I'm going to give you some clues about a secret 3D shape, and you tell me what it is. Ready?"

"My first shape has 6 flat faces. All of its faces are squares. It has 12 edges and 8 corners. What am I?"


[Wait for responses, guide towards 'cube'] "That's right, a cube! Like a dice or a building block."

"My next shape is perfectly round. It has no flat faces, no edges, and no corners. What could I be?"


[Wait for responses, guide towards 'sphere'] "You got it, a sphere! Like a ball or an orange."

Introduction to 3D Shapes (10 minutes) - Refer to Shape Up & Sum It! Slide Deck Slides 1-6

"Fantastic! Today, we're going to become 3D shape detectives! We'll learn to identify and name some common 3D shapes that are all around us. Take a look at our first slide!"

• Slide 1: Welcome to Shape Up & Sum It!
  "Welcome to 'Shape Up & Sum It!' This lesson is all about exploring amazing shapes and becoming masters at solving word problems. It's going to be a fun journey!"

• Slide 2: What is a Cube?
  "Let's start with the cube. Look at this picture on the slide. A cube has 6 flat faces, and all its faces are squares. Can you imagine that? It also has 12 edges and 8 corners, or vertices. Think about a dice or a Rubik's Cube. See how all the sides are the same square shape?"
  [Hold up a physical cube. Let students touch it if appropriate.]

• Slide 3: Meet the Sphere!
  "Next up is the sphere! Unlike the cube, the sphere is perfectly round. It has no flat faces, no edges, and no corners! It just rolls and rolls. Think about a basketball or a globe. Can you imagine trying to stack spheres? It's tough because they're so round!"
  [Hold up a physical sphere.]

• Slide 4: Hello, Cylinder!
  "Now, let's say hello to the cylinder! A cylinder has 2 flat circular faces – one at the top and one at the bottom. It also has one curved side that connects the two circles. It has no corners. Think of a can of soup or a battery. If you lay it on its side, what does it do? It rolls! But it can also stand up tall on its flat faces."
  [Hold up a physical cylinder.]

• Slide 5: Discover the Cone!
  "Our next shape is the cone! A cone has 1 flat circular face, usually at the bottom, and one curved side that comes to a sharp point at the top. Think about an ice cream cone or a party hat. Where have you seen cones before?"
  [Hold up a physical cone.]

• Slide 6: The Rectangular Prism
  "Last but not least, we have the rectangular prism. This shape is a lot like a cube, but its faces are all rectangles! It still has 6 flat faces, 12 edges, and 8 corners. Think of a brick or a tissue box. Can you see the difference between a cube and a rectangular prism? The cube has all square faces, and the rectangular prism has all rectangular faces."
  [Hold up a physical rectangular prism.]

Discussion: 3D Shape Exploration (5 minutes) - Refer to 3D Shape Exploration Discussion

"Excellent work identifying these shapes! Now, let's have a quick discussion. Look at Slide 7: Shapes Around Us!. Where do you see these shapes in our classroom right now? What about at home?"


[Prompt students to look around and share examples. Encourage them to explain why an object is a particular shape.]

Activity: Shape Identification (10 minutes)

"Alright, shape detectives, it's your turn to get hands-on! I'm going to give each pair of you some physical 3D shapes. Your job is to work with your partner to identify each shape, name it, and tell me one thing you notice about it – maybe how many flat sides it has, or if it can roll. You have 10 minutes. Go!"

[Circulate and observe, asking guiding questions: "How many faces does that cylinder have? Can a cube roll? Why or why not?"]

Session 2: Deep Dive into 3D Shapes

Warm-up: Review 3D Shapes (5 minutes)

"Welcome back, everyone! Let's quickly review our 3D shapes. I'll hold up a shape, and I want you to tell me its name and one real-world example." [Hold up each shape: cube, sphere, cylinder, cone, rectangular prism. Facilitate quick responses.]

Guided Practice: 3D Shape Identification Worksheet (10 minutes) - Refer to 3D Shape Identification Worksheet

"Great job! Now, let's put our shape knowledge to the test. I'm handing out the 3D Shape Identification Worksheet. We'll work through the first few together, and then you can try some on your own or with a partner. Remember to carefully look at each shape and write down its name."

[Guide students through the worksheet. Use the Shape Up & Sum It! Slide Deck to review shapes as needed.]

Activity: 3D Shape Scavenger Hunt (10 minutes) - Refer to 3D Shape Scavenger Hunt Activity

"Time for a 'Shape Scavenger Hunt'! I've hidden some cards with different 3D shapes around the room. Your task is to find a card, identify the shape on it, and then find a real object in the classroom that matches that shape! Once you find a match, come back to me, tell me what you found, and get your next card. Let's see who can find the most shapes!"

[Monitor students, offer hints, and ensure they are correctly identifying shapes and objects.]

Cool-down: Journal Entry (5 minutes) - Refer to Shape & Sum Journal

"Awesome hunting, everyone! For our cool-down, I want you to take out your Shape & Sum Journal. Please draw your favorite 3D shape we've learned about today and write one interesting fact about it. For example, 'A sphere can roll!'"

Session 3: Introduction to Double-Digit Word Problems

Warm-up: 3D Shape Riddle (5 minutes)

"Hello, future problem-solvers! Let's get our brains warmed up with another shape riddle. I am a 3D shape. I have one circular face and a pointy top, like a party hat. What am I?"


[Wait for 'cone'] "You got it! A cone!"

Introduction to Word Problems (10 minutes) - Refer to Shape Up & Sum It! Slide Deck Slides 8-10

"Today, we're shifting gears a little, but it's still super fun math! We're going to learn how to solve word problems with bigger numbers. These are like little stories that need us to use our addition or subtraction skills to find the answer! Look at Slide 8: Time for Word Problems!. Math isn't just about numbers; it's about solving real-life puzzles!"

"The trick to word problems is to be a detective and look for clues, called keywords. Let's look at Slide 9: Addition Clues (+). When you see words like 'altogether,' 'in all,' 'total,' 'sum,' 'add,' 'plus,' 'both,' or 'combine,' these are big clues that you need to add the numbers together! These words tell us to put numbers together!"

"Now, for Slide 10: Subtraction Clues (-). If you see words like 'left,' 'remain,' 'difference,' 'take away,' 'minus,' 'fewer,' or 'how many more,' these words tell us to subtract! These words tell us to take numbers apart or find the difference!"

Guided Practice (10 minutes) - Refer to Shape Up & Sum It! Slide Deck Slides 11-12

"Let's try one together! Look at Slide 11: Let's Solve One Together!."

"Mia has 15 red apples and 12 green apples. How many apples does she have altogether?"

"First, we read the problem carefully. Second, what are the keywords? 'Altogether!' That tells us what? To add! So, it's addition. Third, we write the number sentence: 15 + 12 = ? Now, let's use our manipulatives to solve it. 15 plus 12 is...? That's right, 27! Mia has 27 apples altogether."

"Let's try a subtraction one! Look at Slide 12: Another Problem!."

"There were 28 birds on a branch. 13 birds flew away. How many birds were left on the branch?"

"Read carefully. Keywords? 'Left!' That means subtraction. Number sentence: 28 - 13 = ? Use your manipulatives. 28 minus 13 is...? Yes, 15! There were 15 birds left."

Discussion: Word Problem Solving Strategies (5 minutes) - Refer to Word Problem Solving Discussion

"Great job working through those! What strategies did you use to help you solve them? What did you find helpful? Why is it important to know how to solve word problems in real life?" [Encourage sharing of strategies like drawing, using manipulatives, looking for keywords. Emphasize real-world relevance, e.g., counting toys, sharing snacks.]

Session 4: Practicing Double-Digit Word Problems

Warm-up: Quick Problems (5 minutes)

"Good morning, problem-solvers! I'm going to write two quick problems on the board. Solve them individually and show your work."

• Problem 1: 34 + 21 = ?
  
  
  
• Problem 2: 45 - 13 = ?
  
  
  

[Review answers as a group.]

Independent Practice: Word Problem Practice Worksheet (15 minutes) - Refer to Word Problem Practice Worksheet

"You're ready for some independent practice! I'm handing out the Word Problem Practice Worksheet. You can work on these by yourself or with a partner. Remember our steps: Read, Find Keywords, Decide, Write Number Sentence, Solve, and Check. Don't forget the tools we talked about on Slide 13: Tools to Help You! like drawing pictures or using manipulatives. I'll be walking around to help if you get stuck."

[Circulate, provide individual support, and address common misconceptions.]

Activity: Word Problem Relay Race (10 minutes) - Refer to Word Problem Relay Race Activity and Word Problem Activity Cards

"Alright, let's get moving with a 'Word Problem Relay Race'! I'll divide you into two teams. Each team will get a set of Word Problem Activity Cards. When I say 'Go,' the first person from each team will grab a card, solve the problem, and then race to tap the next teammate. The first team to correctly solve all their problems wins! Remember to show your work!"

[Facilitate the game, clarify rules, and ensure fair play.]

Session 5: Review and Assessment

Warm-up: Quick Review (5 minutes)

"Welcome to our final session, amazing mathematicians! Let's do a super quick review. What's a 3D shape with 6 square faces?"


[Cube] "What keyword tells you to subtract?"


[Left, difference, etc.] "Fantastic!"

Quiz: Shape & Problem Quiz (10 minutes) - Refer to Shape & Problem Quiz

"Today is our chance to show off everything we've learned about 3D shapes and word problems. First, I'm handing out the Shape & Problem Quiz. Please do your best work independently. Read each question carefully. You have 10 minutes."

[Distribute quizzes. Remind students to work quietly and independently.]

Test: Shape & Problem Test (15 minutes) - Refer to Shape & Problem Test

"You did great on the quiz! Now, for our final assessment, I have the Shape & Problem Test. This test will cover everything we've practiced. Take your time, think carefully, and show all your work, especially for the word problems. You have 15 minutes. Good luck, everyone!"

[Distribute tests. Collect all assessments at the end of the time. Remind students that the Answer Key will be used to grade their work.]

Slide 14: Great Work, Mathematicians!

"You've all worked incredibly hard and learned so much about 3D shapes and solving word problems. I am so proud of your effort and progress! Keep practicing these skills, and you'll continue to grow as amazing mathematicians!"

3D Shape Identification Worksheet

Name: ____________________________

Instructions: Look at each 3D shape below. Write its name on the line.

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6. Draw your own 3D shape and label it!

7. Which of these shapes can roll? (Circle all that apply)

Cube      Sphere      Cylinder      Cone      Rectangular Prism

8. Which of these shapes has only square faces? (Circle one)

Cylinder      Cube      Sphere

Word Problem Practice Worksheet

Name: ____________________________

Instructions: Read each word problem carefully. Show your work and write your answer.

1. Addition Problem

Sarah collected 23 seashells on Monday and 15 seashells on Tuesday. How many seashells did she collect altogether?

Show your work:

Answer:

2. Subtraction Problem

There were 37 cookies on a plate. The children ate 14 of them. How many cookies were left on the plate?

Show your work:

Answer:

3. Addition Problem

Mark had 41 toy cars. His friend gave him 26 more toy cars. How many toy cars does Mark have in all?

Show your work:

Answer:

4. Subtraction Problem

A farmer had 55 chickens. 22 chickens ran away. How many chickens remain on the farm?

Show your work:

Answer:

5. Addition Problem

There are 18 red balloons and 30 blue balloons for a party. What is the total number of balloons?

Show your work:

Answer:

6. Subtraction Problem

Mom baked 48 muffins. Dad ate 16 muffins. What is the difference between the number of muffins Mom baked and Dad ate?

Show your work:

Answer:

3D Shape Exploration Discussion

Instructions: The teacher will lead a discussion using the following prompts. Students should be encouraged to share their observations and thoughts about 3D shapes.

Discussion Prompts:

1. What are some of your favorite 3D shapes we've learned about today? Why do you like them?
   
   
   
   

2. Can you look around our classroom right now? What objects do you see that are cubes? What about spheres, cylinders, cones, or rectangular prisms?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Think about your home or outside. Where else do you see these 3D shapes? (e.g., a ball, a can of food, a brick)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. What's the difference between a flat shape (like a square) and a 3D shape (like a cube)? How are they similar or different?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

5. Why do you think it's important to know about different shapes?
   
   
   
   

Word Problem Solving Discussion

Instructions: The teacher will lead a discussion using the following prompts. Students should be encouraged to share their strategies and thoughts about solving word problems.

Discussion Prompts:

1. What are some of the "clue words" we learned that tell us to ADD in a word problem?
   
   
   
   

2. What are some of the "clue words" we learned that tell us to SUBTRACT in a word problem?
   
   
   
   

3. What strategies did you use today to help you solve the word problems? (e.g., drawing pictures, using manipulatives, looking for keywords)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. Why is it important to read the whole word problem carefully before you start solving?
   
   
   
   

5. Can you think of a time in real life when you might need to use addition or subtraction to solve a problem? (e.g., counting toys, sharing snacks, figuring out how much money you need)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3D Shape Scavenger Hunt Activity

Materials Needed:

• Shape Scavenger Hunt Cards (to be prepared by teacher)
• Pencil and paper (optional, for students to list findings)

Instructions for Students:

1. Work with a partner or in a small group.
2. Your teacher has hidden several Shape Scavenger Hunt Cards around the classroom.
3. When your teacher says "Go!", gently look for a card.
4. When you find a card, look at the 3D shape pictured on it.
5. Then, find a real object in our classroom that looks like that 3D shape!
6. Once you find a matching object, tell your teacher both the name of the shape on the card AND the name of the object you found. Your teacher will then give you a new card.
7. Try to find as many matching shapes and objects as you can before time runs out!

Teacher Notes:

• Print and cut out the Shape Scavenger Hunt Cards. You may want to laminate them for durability.
• Hide the cards in easily accessible but not immediately obvious locations around the classroom (e.g., under a chair, taped to a book, near a window).
• Briefly review classroom rules for moving around safely during the hunt.
• Encourage students to justify why their found object matches the 3D shape (e.g., "This tissue box is a rectangular prism because it has rectangular faces, just like the picture!").
• Keep track of which cards students have collected to ensure all students get a chance to find different shapes.

Shape Scavenger Hunt Cards

Instructions for Teacher: Print these cards and cut them out. Hide them around the classroom for the 3D Shape Scavenger Hunt Activity.

Card 1: Cube

Card 2: Sphere

Card 3: Cylinder

Card 4: Cone

Card 5: Rectangular Prism

Card 6: Cube

Card 7: Cylinder

Card 8: Sphere

Card 9: Rectangular Prism

Card 10: Cone

Word Problem Relay Race Activity

Materials Needed:

• Word Problem Activity Cards (one set per team)
• Whiteboard or large paper for each team to show work
• Markers or pencils

Instructions for Students:

1. You will be divided into two teams.
2. Each team will line up at one end of the classroom.
3. Your teacher will place a stack of Word Problem Activity Cards face down at the front of each line.
4. When your teacher says "Go!", the first person in each line will:
   a. Take the top card.
   b. Read the word problem.
   c. Solve the problem on your team's whiteboard or paper, showing your work clearly.
   d. Once you have the answer, quickly but safely race back to your team and tap the next person in line.
5. The next person will then take the next card and repeat the steps.
6. The first team to correctly solve all of their word problems and show their work wins the relay race!

Teacher Notes:

• Divide the 5 students into two teams (e.g., one team of 3, one of 2, or mix up partners if possible, adapting for small group size). Alternatively, students can take turns with the teacher acting as a timer/scorekeeper for individual challenges.
• Explain the rules clearly, emphasizing showing work and accuracy over just speed.
• Have the Answer Key handy to quickly check answers as students complete them.
• Encourage teamwork and peer support if working in pairs, or individual focus if adapting for the small group.
• Ensure the workspace for each team (whiteboard/paper) is large enough for legible work.

Word Problem Activity Cards

Instructions for Teacher: Print these cards and cut them out. Create two sets for the Word Problem Relay Race Activity.

Card 1 (Addition)

Leo had 17 stickers. He bought 21 more stickers. How many stickers does he have in all?

Card 2 (Subtraction)

There were 35 birds in a tree. 12 birds flew away. How many birds were left?

Card 3 (Addition)

Sara read 24 pages on Monday and 13 pages on Tuesday. How many pages did she read altogether?

Card 4 (Subtraction)

A baker made 48 cupcakes. He sold 25 cupcakes. How many cupcakes remain?

Card 5 (Addition)

There are 19 blue fish and 20 yellow fish in the tank. What is the total number of fish?

Card 6 (Subtraction)

Dad had 56 pencils. He gave 23 pencils to his children. How many pencils did he have left?

Card 7 (Addition)

A class collected 32 cans in week one and 16 cans in week two. How many cans did they collect in all?

Card 8 (Subtraction)

There were 49 apples in a basket. 17 apples rolled out. How many apples were remaining?

Shape & Sum Journal

Name: ____________________________

Instructions: Use this journal to reflect on what you've learned about shapes and numbers.

Session 2 Cool-down: My Favorite 3D Shape

Draw your favorite 3D shape that we learned about today. Then, write one interesting fact or observation about it.

Session 3 Reflection: Word Problem Keywords

Write down 3 keywords that tell you to ADD in a word problem, and 3 keywords that tell you to SUBTRACT.

ADDITION Keywords:

SUBTRACTION Keywords:

Session 4 Reflection: My Toughest Word Problem

Think about the word problems we solved today. Which one was the most challenging for you? Explain why, and how you tried to solve it.

Answer Key

This answer key provides solutions for the 3D Shape Identification Worksheet, Word Problem Practice Worksheet, Word Problem Activity Cards, Shape & Problem Quiz, and Shape & Problem Test.

3D Shape Identification Worksheet - Answer Key

1. Cube
2. Sphere
3. Cylinder
4. Cone
5. Rectangular Prism
6. Answers will vary (e.g., drawing of a cube labeled 'Cube')
7. Sphere, Cylinder, Cone (Cube and Rectangular Prism do not roll)
8. Cube

Word Problem Practice Worksheet - Answer Key

1. Addition Problem
   Sarah collected 23 seashells on Monday and 15 seashells on Tuesday. How many seashells did she collect altogether?
   Thought Process: The keyword "altogether" tells us to add. We need to find the sum of 23 and 15.
   Calculation: 23 + 15 = 38
   Answer: 38 seashells

2. Subtraction Problem
   There were 37 cookies on a plate. The children ate 14 of them. How many cookies were left on the plate?
   Thought Process: The keyword "left" tells us to subtract. We need to find the difference between 37 and 14.
   Calculation: 37 - 14 = 23
   Answer: 23 cookies

3. Addition Problem
   Mark had 41 toy cars. His friend gave him 26 more toy cars. How many toy cars does Mark have in all?
   Thought Process: The keyword "in all" tells us to add. We need to find the sum of 41 and 26.
   Calculation: 41 + 26 = 67
   Answer: 67 toy cars

4. Subtraction Problem
   A farmer had 55 chickens. 22 chickens ran away. How many chickens remain on the farm?
   Thought Process: The keyword "remain" tells us to subtract. We need to find the difference between 55 and 22.
   Calculation: 55 - 22 = 33
   Answer: 33 chickens

5. Addition Problem
   There are 18 red balloons and 30 blue balloons for a party. What is the total number of balloons?
   Thought Process: The keyword "total" tells us to add. We need to find the sum of 18 and 30.
   Calculation: 18 + 30 = 48
   Answer: 48 balloons

6. Subtraction Problem
   Mom baked 48 muffins. Dad ate 16 muffins. What is the difference between the number of muffins Mom baked and Dad ate?
   Thought Process: The keyword "difference" tells us to subtract. We need to find the difference between 48 and 16.
   Calculation: 48 - 16 = 32
   Answer: 32 muffins

Word Problem Activity Cards - Answer Key

1. Addition: 17 + 21 = 38 stickers
2. Subtraction: 35 - 12 = 23 birds
3. Addition: 24 + 13 = 37 pages
4. Subtraction: 48 - 25 = 23 cupcakes
5. Addition: 19 + 20 = 39 fish
6. Subtraction: 56 - 23 = 33 pencils
7. Addition: 32 + 16 = 48 cans
8. Subtraction: 49 - 17 = 32 apples

Shape & Problem Quiz - Answer Key

1. Which of these shapes has 6 square faces?
   Answer: Cube

2. What shape is a can of soup?
   Answer: Cylinder

3. Which shape is perfectly round and has no flat faces?
   Answer: Sphere

4. Lisa had 25 balloons. 12 balloons flew away. How many balloons are left?
   Calculation: 25 - 12 = 13
   Answer: 13

5. Tom collected 31 blue marbles and 18 red marbles. How many marbles did he collect altogether?
   Calculation: 31 + 18 = 49
   Answer: 49

Shape & Problem Test - Answer Key

1. Which 3D shape looks like a party hat?
   Answer: Cone

2. A brick is an example of which 3D shape?
   Answer: Rectangular Prism

3. How many flat faces does a cylinder have?
   Answer: 2

4. Which keyword tells you to add numbers together?
   Answer: Altogether

5. Which keyword tells you to subtract numbers?
   Answer: Fewer

6. Maria had 32 stickers. She gave 11 stickers to her friend. How many stickers does Maria have left?
   Calculation: 32 - 11 = 21
   Answer: 21

7. There are 45 red flowers and 23 yellow flowers in the garden. How many flowers are there in total?
   Calculation: 45 + 23 = 68
   Answer: 68

8. A bus had 58 passengers. At the next stop, 26 passengers got off. How many passengers remain on the bus?
   Calculation: 58 - 26 = 32
   Answer: 32

9. Sam bought a toy for $15 and a book for $24. How much money did Sam spend altogether?
   Calculation: 15 + 24 = 39
   Answer: 39