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This activity prepares the child for geometry.
This activity prepares the child for geometry.


== Presentation 1 ==
== Presentations ==
* Invite the child to the lesson.
 
=== Introduction to the solids ===
* Select three solids
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== Presentation 2 ==
=== Identification by touch alone ===


== Presentation 3 ==
===Introduction to the bases ===


== Presentation 4 ==
=== Solids with bases ===


== Points of Interest ==
== Points of Interest ==

Revision as of 12:14, 1 August 2009

Geometric Solids
Sensorial - Visual Discrimination of Form
LevelPrimary
Age3.5 - 6
Prerequisites{{{Preqs}}}
MaterialsNine geometric solids:
sphere
cube
cone
cylinder
ovoid
ellipsoid
rectangular prism
triangular prism
square based pyramid
triangular based pyramid

Use of this material makes the child familiar with 3 dimensional geometric shapes and teaches their names. This activity prepares the child for geometry.

Presentations

Introduction to the solids

  • Select three solids

Identification by touch alone

Introduction to the bases

Solids with bases

Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

Language

Material