Source Institutions
Source Institutions
Add to list Go to activity
Activity link broken? See if it's at the internet archive

In this activity, early learners combine pre-cut recognizable shapes and their own abstract ideas to make representational pictures (e.g. houses, trees, shoes). This exploration of shape identification and transformation develops problem-solving skills. Use the provided open-ended questions to help learners communicate the processes they used to select shapes and colors as well as develop and practice a vocabulary of color and shapes.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 6
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Construction Paper
- Glue Sticks
- Scissors
- Markers or Crayons (optional)
Subjects
-
Mathematics
-
Geometry
- Plane Geometry
- Representation
-
Geometry
-
Physical Sciences
-
Vibration and Waves
- Light and Optics
-
Light and Optics
- Sunlight and Color
-
Vibration and Waves
-
The Nature of Technology
-
The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
- Problem Solving
-
The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, OMSI, 2004