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What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Solid Shapes Match Up

Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Solid Shapes Match Up
Grade Level: Reception / Kindergarten
Duration: 30 minutes

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Identify and name common solid shapes (cube, sphere, cylinder, cone).
• Match solid shapes to everyday objects.
• Describe properties of solid shapes (faces, edges, and vertices).

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Materials Needed

• Assorted solid shape models (cube, sphere, cylinder, cone)
• Everyday objects (ball, box, can, party hat)
• Shape matching worksheet
• Crayons or markers
• A whiteboard and markers
• A projector (if available)

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Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Warm-up Activity:

   • Gather students in a circle and ask them to name their favorite shapes.
   • Write down responses on the whiteboard.

2. Introduction to Solid Shapes:

   • Show models of different solid shapes one at a time.
   • Ask students to repeat the name of each shape: cube, sphere, cylinder, cone.

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Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Describe the Shapes:

   • Explain each shape's properties:
     • Cube: 6 faces, 12 edges, 8 vertices.
     • Sphere: No faces, no edges, no vertices.
     • Cylinder: 2 circular faces, 1 curved surface, 0 vertices, 0 edges.
     • Cone: 1 circular face, 1 vertex, 1 curved surface.

2. Real-Life Examples:

   • Show everyday objects that match each solid shape.
   • Encourage students to share if they can find similar objects in their homes.

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Guided Activity (10 minutes)

1. Shape Matching Game:
   • Divide the students into pairs.
   • Provide each pair with the solid shape models and everyday objects.
   • Instruct them to match each solid shape with its corresponding real-life object.
   • Walk around and assist pairs as needed.

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Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Worksheet Activity:
   • Hand out a shape matching worksheet that includes pictures of solid shapes and everyday objects.
   • Ask students to draw lines connecting the solid shapes to the objects they match.

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Closure (5 minutes)

1. Review:

   • Gather students back in a circle.
   • Invite some pairs to share their matches and what they’ve learned about solid shapes.

2. Discussion:

   • Ask students what their favorite solid shape is and why.

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Homework

1. Home Task: Solid Shapes Hunt:

   • Ask students to go on a solid shape hunt around their home or neighborhood.
   • They should find as many objects as they can that match the following solid shapes:
     • Cube
     • Sphere
     • Cylinder
     • Cone

2. Worksheet:

   • Provide students with a worksheet to draw each shape they found at home and write its name next to the drawing.

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Correct Answers for Homework

1. Cube:

   • Examples: A dice, a box.

2. Sphere:

   • Examples: A ball, a globe.

3. Cylinder:

   • Examples: A can, a bottle.

4. Cone:

   • Examples: An ice cream cone, a party hat.

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Additional Notes

• Ensure to check students' understanding throughout the lesson.
• Be prepared to adapt the lesson based on students' engagement and learning pace.
• Celebrate their discoveries during the homework sharing session in the next class.