Geometry Explorers
Introduces basic geometric concepts through interactive activities.
Description : This course uses art projects, physical models, and group work to teach shapes, angles, and spatial relationships in an engaging way.
Category : Math
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Geometry Foundations
Section 1: Introduction to Points and Lines
- Lesson 1: What is a Point?
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is a Point?
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Lines
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recognizing Lines
Section 2: Exploring Basic 2D Shapes
- Lesson 1: Understanding Circles
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Circles
- Lesson 2: Understanding Squares
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding Squares
Section 3: More 2D Shapes
- Lesson 1: Discovering Triangles
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Discovering Triangles
- Lesson 2: Discovering Rectangles
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Discovering Rectangles
Section 4: Introduction to Angles
- Lesson 1: What is an Angle?
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: What is an Angle?
- Lesson 2: Measuring Simple Angles
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Measuring Simple Angles
Section 5: Art in Geometry
- Lesson 1: Creating Shapes with Art
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Creating Shapes with Art
- Lesson 2: Grouping Shapes in Art Projects
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Grouping Shapes in Art Projects
Module 2: Deeper into 2D Shapes
Section 1: Properties of Shapes
- Lesson 1: Sides and Vertices
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Sides and Vertices
- Lesson 2: Boundaries and Edges
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Boundaries and Edges
Section 2: Symmetry in Shapes
- Lesson 1: Line Symmetry Basics
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Line Symmetry Basics
- Lesson 2: Identifying Symmetry in Art
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Identifying Symmetry in Art
Section 3: Comparing Shapes
- Lesson 1: Similarities and Differences Between Shapes
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Similarities and Differences Between Shapes
- Lesson 2: Sorting Shapes by Attributes
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Sorting Shapes by Attributes
Section 4: Exploring Angles Further
- Lesson 1: Acute and Obtuse Angles
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Acute and Obtuse Angles
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Right Angles
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Recognizing Right Angles
Section 5: Shapes Around Us
- Lesson 1: Identifying Shapes in Nature
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Identifying Shapes in Nature
- Lesson 2: Shapes in Buildings and Everyday Objects
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Shapes in Buildings and Everyday Objects
Module 3: Understanding 3D Forms
Section 1: Introduction to 3D Shapes
- Lesson 1: What is a Cube?
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is a Cube?
- Lesson 2: What is a Sphere?
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: What is a Sphere?
Section 2: Exploring Other 3D Shapes
- Lesson 1: Cylinders and Cones
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Cylinders and Cones
- Lesson 2: Prisms and Pyramids
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Prisms and Pyramids
Section 3: Attributes of 3D Shapes
- Lesson 1: Faces, Edges, and Vertices
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Faces, Edges, and Vertices
- Lesson 2: Comparing Different 3D Forms
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Comparing Different 3D Forms
Section 4: Constructing 3D Models
- Lesson 1: Building a Paper Cube
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Building a Paper Cube
- Lesson 2: Creating a Simple Pyramid Model
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating a Simple Pyramid Model
Section 5: 3D Shapes in the World
- Lesson 1: 3D Shapes in Architecture
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: 3D Shapes in Architecture
- Lesson 2: Recognizing 3D Forms Around Us
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Recognizing 3D Forms Around Us
Module 4: Spatial Relationships and Positioning
Section 1: Understanding Space
- Lesson 1: Left, Right, Up, and Down
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Left, Right, Up, and Down
- Lesson 2: Front and Back: Understanding Directions
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Front and Back: Understanding Directions
Section 2: Introduction to Simple Mapping
- Lesson 1: Creating a Classroom Map
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Creating a Classroom Map
- Lesson 2: Following Directions Using Maps
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Following Directions Using Maps
Section 3: Basic Transformations
- Lesson 1: Translating Shapes in Art
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Translating Shapes in Art
- Lesson 2: Rotating Shapes with Physical Models
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Rotating Shapes with Physical Models
Section 4: Introduction to Scale
- Lesson 1: What is Scale?
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: What is Scale?
- Lesson 2: Simple Scale Drawings
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Simple Scale Drawings
Section 5: Group Activities in Space
- Lesson 1: Designing a Mini City on Paper
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Designing a Mini City on Paper
- Lesson 2: Building a Model Room Together
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Building a Model Room Together
Module 5: Integrating Geometry with Art and Play
Section 1: Geometry in Nature and Art
- Lesson 1: Discovering Patterns in Nature
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Discovering Patterns in Nature
- Lesson 2: Exploring Shapes in Famous Art
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Exploring Shapes in Famous Art
Section 2: Creative Collage Projects
- Lesson 1: Making a Collage of Different Shapes
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Making a Collage of Different Shapes
- Lesson 2: Combining Colors, Textures, and Forms
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Combining Colors, Textures, and Forms
Section 3: Movement and Geometry
- Lesson 1: Using Dance to Explore Shapes and Angles
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Using Dance to Explore Shapes and Angles
- Lesson 2: Creating Patterns with Movement
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating Patterns with Movement
Section 4: Building and Constructing
- Lesson 1: Group Building with Geometric Shapes
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Group Building with Geometric Shapes
- Lesson 2: Constructive Play: Designing Simple Structures
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Constructive Play: Designing Simple Structures
Section 5: Review and Showcase
- Lesson 1: Geometry Show and Tell
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Geometry Show and Tell
- Lesson 2: Collaborative Art Project to Summarize Learning
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Collaborative Art Project to Summarize Learning