teaching resource

2-D Shape Math Investigation - My Crazy Playhouse!

Updated: 13 Nov 2022

A mathematics investigation involving 2-D shape, embedded in a real-world context.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 5 Pages
Grades: 1 - 2

Curriculum

Math 1.1(A)

Apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace;
Math 1.1(B)

Use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution;
Math 1.1(D)

Communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate;
Math 1.1(E)

Create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas;
Math 1.1(G)

Display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication.
Math 1.6(B)

Distinguish between attributes that define a two-dimensional or three-dimensional figure and attributes that do not define the shape;
Math 1.6(C)

Create two-dimensional figures, including circles, triangles, rectangles, and squares, as special rectangles, rhombuses, and hexagons;
Math 1.6(F)

Compose two-dimensional shapes by joining two, three, or four figures to produce a target shape in more than one way if possible;
Math 2.1(A)

Apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace;
Math 2.1(B)

Use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution;
Math 2.1(D)

Communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate;
Math 2.1(E)

Create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas;
Math 2.1(G)

Display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication.
Math 2.8(A)

Create two-dimensional shapes based on given attributes, including number of sides and vertices;
Math 2.8(D)

Compose two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional solids with given properties or attributes; and

$2-D Shape Math Investigation - My Crazy Playhouse! teaching resource$
$2-D Shape Math Investigation - My Crazy Playhouse! teaching resource$
$2-D Shape Math Investigation - My Crazy Playhouse! teaching resource$
$2-D Shape Math Investigation - My Crazy Playhouse! teaching resource$

teaching resource

2-D Shape Math Investigation - My Crazy Playhouse!

Updated: 13 Nov 2022

A mathematics investigation involving 2-D shape, embedded in a real-world context.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 5 Pages
Grades: 1 - 2

A mathematics investigation involving 2-D shape, embedded in a real-world context.

This open-ended mathematics investigation has been designed to deepen students’ understanding of 2-D shapes.

In this investigation, the students have been asked to design a crazy playhouse to be built in their backyard. They must draw a design on grid paper using a variety of 2-D shapes (squares, rectangles, triangles and circles) then color their design according to the 2-D shapes they have used.

This teaching resource includes:

teacher notes, detailing a range of important information about the investigation
a detailed description of the investigation for students, including step-by-step instructions
a planning worksheet
grid paper
reflection questions.

This resource works great as a math center activity.

Curriculum

Math 1.1(A)

Apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace;
Math 1.1(B)

Use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution;
Math 1.1(D)

Communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate;
Math 1.1(E)

Create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas;
Math 1.1(G)

Display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication.
Math 1.6(B)

Distinguish between attributes that define a two-dimensional or three-dimensional figure and attributes that do not define the shape;
Math 1.6(C)

Create two-dimensional figures, including circles, triangles, rectangles, and squares, as special rectangles, rhombuses, and hexagons;
Math 1.6(F)

Compose two-dimensional shapes by joining two, three, or four figures to produce a target shape in more than one way if possible;
Math 2.1(A)

Apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace;
Math 2.1(B)

Use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution;
Math 2.1(D)

Communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate;
Math 2.1(E)

Create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas;
Math 2.1(G)

Display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication.
Math 2.8(A)

Create two-dimensional shapes based on given attributes, including number of sides and vertices;
Math 2.8(D)

Compose two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional solids with given properties or attributes; and

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