Introduction
Hey Boys and Girls Explorers this WebQuest is guiding you through the world of 3D Solids.
Task
Objectives of WebQuest: Students will complete activities to reinforce their understanding of solids by
- identifying the names of 5 solids in their environment and on visuals.
- listing at least three properties of two solids.
- distinguish with examples 2 examples of solids in everyday use.
- Watch this video and get ready for your journey!
https://youtu.be/3nLpD6bE4fE?si=JrsSyt1H9svQIaaM
Process
Step 1: Can you spot the solids?
Look at all the pictures shown and identify yes/ no for those that are solids and give a reason for your answer using the guiding lines:
A solid is ............................
It has .............., ..............., and ..................
Step 2: Look at this chart above and identify some of the matching properties of the solids you have learnt.
Step 3: Can I see solids in my everyday environment? Watch the video and see if you have any matching ones.
Evaluation
You are doing well, explorers of solids. You must complete all the activities below to see what you know about 3D shapes or solids.
Complete the following to measure your success. Now I can:
- write and name the solids ( ) yes ( ) no ( ) maybe
- list three properties of two solids ( ) yes ( ) no ( ) maybe
- distinguish solids at home and school ( ) ( ) no ( ) maybe
Conclusion
Excellent Job, everyone! Learning is awesome!!!!!
A solid is any 3-dimensional shape with a width, height, and length. Some solids are cubes, cuboids, prisms, spheres, cylinders and pyramids.
A solid is given its name based on its properties:
- number of faces
- number of edges
- number of vertices
- Solids are all around us
I wish you a reflective journey as you continue to observe the importance of solids all around us and remember to use their names.
Share pictures of new designs you see on this journey and always ask questions to the teacher/ parents on the importance of solids.
Exit Ticket.
Write in a sentence one new thing you learned today, and write one question you still have about solids.
Credits
References
Greenstein, L., Peek, J., Raad, K. (2023). Primary Mathematics- Grade 4. Hodder Education. p.241-243.
Teacher Page
Exploring Solids: Understanding and Creating Basic Solids
Grade Level: 4th Grade
Duration: 1class period (45 minutes each)
Strand: Geometry
Focus Question: What are the relationships between
- Explore paths, geometric shapes, and spaces, and make generalizations about geometric relationships within the environment.
Attainment Target: identify, describe, compare, and classify geometric figures and their properties.
ICT Attainment Targets:
- Communication and collaboration
- Research, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making.
Objectives
- Cognitive Domain:
- Students will identify and describe at least five different basic solids, including three properties.
- Affective Domain:
- Students will express appreciation for the variety of solids in their environment and demonstrate curiosity about two uses in daily life.
- Behavioral Domain:
- Students will manipulate a variety of objects to create their solids and present their creations to the class with at least 90% accuracy.
Materials Needed
- Various solid objects (e.g., cubes, spheres, cylinders)
- Paper and pencils for drawings
- Modeling clay or playdough
- Rulers, scissors, glue
- Chart paper for group presentations
- Access to technology (tablets or computers) for research
Skills: identifying and describing solids, listing properties of five basic solids, demonstrating two uses of solids, and manipulating objects to create a solid.
Key Vocabulary: solid, 3D, face, cube, cuboid, prism, pyramid, sphere, edge, vertex, vertices, cylinder.