Geometry? Yippee!

By: Stephanie Lisée

I see the looks on your faces,

You doubt me, I know.

You’re thinking, “Geometry, fun?

How can that be so?”

Well I’ve got a secret!

It’s one for the books.

That basic geometry,It can be easier than

it looks!

Geometry?

Let’s start with a line.

It connects two points.

A bone is a line,

That connects your joints!

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A line keeps going on and on,

But a line segment does not.

That’s the part between the points.

We see them a lot.

Now if lines cross each other,

We call them a special name.

These lines intersect,

But neither is to blame!

There is a special kind of intersection…

Perpendicular lines are what I mean.

They form right angles at 90 degrees.

In windowpanes they can be seen.

Now some lines are stubborn…

Parallel lines never cross.

They stick side by side,

Each has its own boss.

What’s cool about lines?Lines can make angles and

shapes.You can see them everywhere,

Go outside or open those drapes!

Let’s start with the basics.The triangle is a favorite of mine.

You see it lots of places,Like on a yield sign!

There are 3 little circles you see quite often.

These traffic lights are watched by a cop.They light up green, yellow, or red

Depending on whether cars go, slow, or stop.

An octagon is a special shape,

But you see it every day.

A stop sign is a great example,

Have you seen one today?

Have you seen a baseball field?

What shape does it make?

You see it on playing cards too

Diamond is the name, make no mistake.

What shape do you sleep on?

What shape is a bed?

That’s right! It’s a rectangle,

Is that what you said?

One side of a dice makes a square.

All the sides together make it 3-D!

A dice has 6 square sides,

It’s called a cube you see!

There are other 3-D shapes all around.

Where do you keep food that’s cold?

A refrigerator is a rectangular prism,

And, it prevents mold!

The flagpole at school is another

figure,Cylinder is its

name.Can you think of

others?Lets make this a

game!

It’s your turn to take the lead

And find examples to show me.

Go find more lines and shapes!

Geometry can be fun, don’t you see?!

TEKS

• (1.6) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses attributes to identify two- and three-dimensional geometric figures. The student compares and contrasts two- and three-dimensional geometric figures or both.

– The student is expected to:

• (A) describe and identify two-dimensional geometric figures, including circles, triangles, rectangles, and squares (a special type of rectangle);

• (B) describe and identify three-dimensional geometric figures, including spheres, rectangular prisms (including cubes), cylinders, and cones

ELL Instruction

• Important vocabulary is highlighted in different color!

• Arrows point to simpler or concrete version of figures instead of just supplying an abstract or realistic photo.

• Relates to personal environment so makes it more relevant to student!