I Spy Shapes

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The learner will ask yes-no questions to identify a secret shape (similar to Twenty Questions). Build understanding of shapes and logic skills with this game for all ages. The Leader secretly picks an object that everyone can see. The object should have a geometric shape, such as an equilateral triangle or sphere. The Leader announces: I see a [sphere]. The other players take turns asking yes-or-no questions to identify the object. They can ask about its color, position, or use—but they can’t ask if it is a specific item in the room. When everyone has had at least two turns, each player may take a turn saying what the object could be and why. Available as a web page and downloadable pdf.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
free
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 8
Resource Types:
Activity, Game
Language:
English

Keywords

Subjects

  • Mathematics
    • Data Analysis and Probability
      • Data Collection
    • Geometry
      • Plane Geometry
      • Solid Geometry
    • Reasoning and Proof
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • Asking Questions

Informal Categories

  • Games

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves teamwork and communication skills
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Foreign language versions of this resource:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Source Collection

  • Mixing in Math

Rights:

  • , © 2010, TERC, Inc., MA., 2010

Funding Source:

  • NSF, ESI-0406675 and DRL-0713537