The shallow left field fence, the deep right field, the deep center field, the short porch in left. Did I think about those things when I was on the mound? Every minute.
Geometry: Circling the Bases
Thematic Unit Objective
To the topRookie (Grades 2-5)
To the topLesson 1 (Pre-Visit): What’s Your Angle?
Students are introduced to the elements of angles: points, line segments, and vertices. Students also learn to measure angles using protractors and classify angles.
Lesson 2 (Pre-Visit): A Diamond Filled with Shapes
During this lesson students discover the different types of polygons. Students will differentiate between types as well as learn the specific names for polygons.
Lesson 3 (Pre-Visit): Perimeter & Area
In this lesson, students are guided through the process of determining the perimeters and areas of various 2-dimensional objects.
Lesson 4: On-Site Visit or Virtual Field Trip
Students will work with museum teachers to reinforce concepts and ideas introduced in the classroom.
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Lesson 5 (Post-Visit): Circling the Bases
Students review angles, polygons, and the formulas for perimeter and area.
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
To the topLesson 1 (Pre-Visit): Ballpark Figures – Part 1
Students review how to measure and calculate the perimeter and area of rectangles.
Lesson 2 (Pre-Visit): Ballpark Figures – Part 2
During this lesson students review formulas for the calculation of circumference and area.
Lesson 3 (Pre-Visit): Ballpark Figures – Part 3
In this lesson, students are guided through the process of using the Pythagorean Theorem.
Lesson 4: On-Site Visit or Virtual Field Trip
Students will work with museum teachers to reinforce concepts and ideas introduced in the classroom.
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Common Core Standards
To the topCCSS MATH CONTENT: 3.G.A.1, 3.MD.C.5/6/7, 3.MD.D.8, 4.G.A.1/2, 4.MD.A.3, 4.MD.C.5/6, 5.G.B.3