Content Area: Math

 

Index: 4.2E Grade 2 CPI 2

 

Standard: 4.2 - Geometry and Measurement

 

Strand: E - Measuring Geometric Objects

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 2 -  The student will directly measure the area of simple two-dimensional shapes by covering them with squares.

 

Grade: 2

 

Sample Activities:

 

·        Students use Unifix cubes or pattern blocks to create colorful designs. They then discuss how many blocks they used (area) and the distance around their design (perimeter). They also discuss why these polygon shapes fit together like a puzzle.

 

·        Students use different shapes to make quilt patterns

 

·        During free play time, students use pattern blocks to make different space-filling designs. They record any patterns that they especially like, using templates or drawing around the blocks.