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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Quadrilateral
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Welcome to the World of Quadrilaterals!

Introduction Activity: The Shape Detective

Objective

Today, we’re going to embark on a thrilling adventure to discover the fascinating world of quadrilaterals! By the end of our lesson, you'll be able to identify different types of quadrilaterals and understand their unique properties.

Setting the Scene

Imagine you are a detective on a special mission! You are tasked with finding shapes that have four straight sides. These shapes are called quadrilaterals! To kick things off, let’s embark on a little adventure in our classroom.

Materials Needed

• A few sheets of colorful paper
• Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
• A timer or stopwatch
• Ruler

Activity Steps

1. Shape Exploration:

   • First, let’s look around the classroom. Can you spot a shape that has four sides?
   • Form small groups with your classmates and take 5 minutes to hunt for quadrilaterals.
   • Use your ruler to measure the sides of any quadrilaterals you find!

2. Sketch Your Findings:

   • Once you've found at least three different quadrilaterals, return to your desks.
   • On each sheet of colorful paper, draw the quadrilaterals you discovered. Label them with their names (like square, rectangle, rhombus, trapezoid).

3. Share and Discuss:

   • Now, let’s come together as a class! Each group will share one quadrilateral they found and tell us its name and what is special about it.
   • As you listen, think about how these shapes make our world fun and interesting.

4. Conclusion:

   • After everyone has shared, we will create a Quadrilateral Wall in the classroom where we can display our drawings and write down fun facts about each shape!

Preparation for Learning

Now that we’ve started to see quadrilaterals in our everyday life, we are ready to dig deeper into their properties! Get your detective hats on, because our journey into the world of quadrilaterals is just beginning!

Transition

Next up, we will learn about the different types of quadrilaterals and explore their unique features. Are you ready to solve the mystery of these shapes together?