That's the Shape of Things Common Core Aligned Activity

Hi everyone!
This year, we are working with a new math program, Investigations in Mathematics.  Are any of you using this program?  At this point, we are half-way through our Geometry investigation and the students are really enjoying it.  This is the Standard we have been focusing on so far:

Last week, I had to do an observation lesson and did it for math.  The kids were really great! They worked so diligently and I was truly proud of them!  I wanted to share some of the supplements that can be used with this unit.  First up are some super cute Plane Shape Posters to hang in the classroom.  The kids really loved seeing these happy shapes and refer to them often.  Take a peek...

These little cuties are going to be in my store by the end of the week, but you can grab them now by clicking {here}. Just leave me some love to let me know if you like them :)

You may also want to pop by to say hello to the awesome creator of these lil' cuties!

Up next is the little Architect Booklet I created to go along with the lesson.  There are two versions.  One has the kids building on one hexagon, one has them building on two hexagons.  Since I was focusing on using assessment to inform instruction for this lesson, you will find a rubric inside of the booklet.  This is a rubric that is based on the information found in the book, Students Taking Charge by Nancy Sulla.

Here's a peek at what was included in the booklet.  Not sure what the kids enjoyed more...being an "architect" for the day or using a rubric to "grade" themselves.

Since my observation is over {HOORAY!!!!!} I am celebrating by sharing that little booklet with you.  Click {here}.

I also pulled a freebie out of my files for you.  It's a simple and quick version of "Ways to Fill a Hexagon."  Click to Grab it or head over to Facebook...it's there too :)

Hope your day SHAPES UP to be a great one! {I know, that was pretty cheesy.....xo}