Grade 5 Unit 8 The Wonder of Freehand Geometry
Geometry, the study of earth and measure, is brought to life through the wonder of shapes, designs, and ancient discoveries. This engaging unit encourages students to observe nature, patterns, and everyday shapes, bringing them to life with freehand drawings and hands-on activities. From creating their own compass to mastering the art of freehand drawing, students will develop a deeper sense of balance, spatial awareness, and geometric understanding.
This unit covers a comprehensive range of topics, including lines, angles, polygons, circles, and more, while also delving into the remarkable story of the Trojan War and the dawn of the Golden Age of Greece. With a seamless integration of language arts and mathematics, this unit fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a deep appreciation for the wonders of ancient civilization. Join us on an extraordinary exploration of geometry, creativity, and the timeless wisdom of the ancient world!
This purchase includes one digital curriculum unit with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. This unit will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.
And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.
The Wonder of Freehand Geometry
Learning Standards
Language Arts
Concept: Language and text can be a source of creativity and joy.
Connection: Your child will read a version of the Iliad by the ancient Greek poet Homer.
Math
Concept: Closed shapes have area and perimeter that can be described, measured, and compared.
Connection: Your child will work with the area and perimeter of squares and rectangles and learn about square numbers.
Concept: Computational fluency and flexibility with numbers extend to operations with larger (multi-digit) numbers.
Connection: Your child will continue regular review of previously learned