Beyond Shapes: Geometry for Middle Elementary Level 1
In this 3-week, twice-weekly course, learners will explore geometry concepts for the middle elementary years (2nd, 3rd, 4th grades) including lines, quadrilaterals, perimeter, and area.
Amanda Vateitei, M.Ed. (she/her)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(33)
What's included
6 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework will be assigned throughout the course. Any homework is optional but encouraged as it is designed to help practice and reinforce the skills and concepts taught throughout the course. Homework may include worksheets, projects, and games.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
In this 6-lesson, twice weekly course, learners will work with middle elementary level geometry skills. Students will learn to define geometry vocabulary and apply them, use them in creating and talking about these concepts, categorizing, and more. The study of geometry helps learners increase spatial understanding, build thinking skills, enhance 3-D thinking, and helps to connect the left and right hemispheres of the brain. This class will help build upon the foundation for higher levels of geometrical learning and thinking. We will use a variety of methods throughout the course which may include lectures, discussions, hands-on activities, slides, total physical response (using our body to physically respond), songs/chants, and worksheets.
*Please note that learners should be able to multiply single-digit numbers in order to calculate the area of a parallelogram. They should also be able to measure to the nearest inch and nearest centimeter.
Lesson 1
*horizontal
*vertical
*oblique
Lesson 2
*perpendicular
*parallel
Lesson 3
*quadrilaterals
-sharing of attributes to define a larger category
Lesson 4
*perimeter (measuring to the nearest inch and nearest centimeter)
Lesson 5
*area of parallelograms (measuring to the nearest inch and nearest centimeter)
Lesson 6
*review of concepts taught throughout the course and wrap upLearning Goals
Students will be introduced to the geometry vocabulary vertical, horizontal, oblique, perpendicular, parallel, quadrilateral, attribute, perimeter, area.
Students will learn to apply the above terms and categorize quadrilaterals using geometrical vocabulary.
Students will be able to determine the perimeter of a given shape.
Students will be able to calculate the area of a parallelogram.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
5.0
33reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Non-US Teaching Certificate
New Mexico Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Regis University
I am a licensed K-8 teacher with 17+ years of experience teaching ages 2-16 in a variety of capacities. My classroom experience has mainly been in Kindergarten and Preschool but I have also taught two-year-old preschool, first grade, second grade, and fourth grade. My most important role is as a homeschool mom to three wonderfully curious children. We are a neurodiverse family and I believe in creating opportunities for all children to learn and grow. My teaching experiences include a variety of settings: Montessori, public schools, private schools, and international schools both in-person and virtual. I have been teaching English as a Second Language online for the last 5 years. I have taught in the US states of Colorado, Wisconsin, and New Mexico as well as the countries of Kuwait and Fiji. I love teaching young children using hands-on and multisensory approaches, including games and songs where I can. Learning should be fun and I always do my best to help children enjoy their journey.
I hold a Master of Education degree from Regis University in Colorado. My Bachelor of Music degree comes from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with an emphasis in Flute Performance. While in Kuwait I studied through the Educational Collaborative for International Schools and Cambridge University to obtain my International Teacher Certificate. I believe education is a lifelong journey and am always working to further my knowledge and skills through self-study, workshops, and courses.
I am passionate about traveling and learning about different cultures. I live with my husband and three children in the USA. Together we enjoy hiking, traveling, swimming, playing games, and learning together.Reviews
Live Group Class
$77
for 6 classes2x per week, 3 weeks
40 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
2-8 learners per class
