Math is All Around Us
by Lisa Moberg
Inspired by the picture book, "Count on Me," Kindergarten students will demonstrate the Engineering Design Process by collaboratively creating a model of a new toy for their playground, observing the shapes and curves in a playground, drawing their observations, creating the hands-on model, and presenting to their peers.
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KindergartenLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uidmZt_zlwoaMVuaOr8OatOqUFli7Ite/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance Technology 4. Innovative Designer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process Mathematics Geometry (G) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature) Speaking & Listening
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