Capitol Geometry - Lesson 1

In this lesson, students will be introduced to the history of the Florida State Capitol building, through a grade-level appropriate reading. They will then be provided with a diagram of the glass dome from the Old Capitol. After direct instruction on identifying two-dimensional figures, they will use the diagram of the glass dome and identify the two-dimensional figures used in the piece.

This is lesson 1 of 3 in a mini-unit integrating civics and math.

Resource ID#: 209703 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics, Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 2

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: geometry, two-dimensional shapes, civics, capitol, 2-d, shapes

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Assessment, Image/Photograph, Text Resource, Formative Assessment

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: STEM Lesson plans - Grades K-5

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