Build Your Own City
In this one-time class, students will use recyclable materials to design and create their own cities while exploring the basics of 2D and 3D shapes.
Big Brain Academy
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(348)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
In this project based lesson, students will learn basic geometric standards as they plan and create their own cardboard city. During the beginning of the lesson, I will introduce vocabulary and we will take a look at how cityscapes represent many 2D and 3D shapes. The bulk of the class will be working with the students as they plan and then create their own cityscapes using materials they have on-hand. Needed Materials: Cardboard (from the recycling box!) Scissors Tape (any kind works--doesn't need to be clear) Optional Materials: Cardstock or craft paper Construction paper School glue or glue sticks Hot glue gun Markers Tempera paint or similar
Learning Goals
Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape. (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.G.A.2)
Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves, thirds, half of, a third of, etc., and describe the whole as two halves, three thirds, four fourths. Recognize that equal shares of identical wholes need not have the same shape. (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.G.A.3)
Recognize a line of symmetry for a two-dimensional figure as a line across the figure such that the figure can be folded along the line into matching parts. Identify line-symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry. (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.G.A.3)
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents are asked to be present as students use craft items such as scissors or other sharp items.
Supply List
Needed Materials: Cardboard (from the recycling box) Scissors Tape (any kind works--doesn't need to be clear) Optional Materials: Cardstock or craft paper Construction paper School glue or glue sticks Hot glue gun Markers Tempera paint or similar
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.8
348reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
We are so excited to share with our students the things we are passionate about. Our classes include:
*social studies
*math concepts
*language arts
*project based instruction
*unique history and biographies
*circle times
*civics
TEACHERS:
Kristina Rinard (Owner)
I was an elementary school teacher for 8 years and a vice principal for 5 (I promise I won't give you my principal look). Since then, I get to share my love for education with preservice teachers as an adjunct professor at the university level. Teaching Certificates include Elementary Education, Cross-Categorical Special Education, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Google Certified Level 1. My degrees include a Bachelors in Elementary Education/Special Education from Northwest Missouri State, a Masters in Teaching from Webster University, and a Specialist Degree in School Administration from Northwest Missouri State.
Mike Rinard (Civics)
Erin Rynard (Classes for ages 3-8)
Reagan Burgess (Cheerleading)
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY:
We believe that students learn through personal action. Though we frequently use standards to guide instruction, we work to make our classrooms student-centered. Our classes often feature games and investigative activities.
Students of all backgrounds and learning abilities are welcome in our classrooms. If there is an accommodation you'd like us to make for your child, please reach out. Our classrooms are safe spaces.
INFORMATION:
We'd be happy to set up a private section for homeschool pods or groups of students wanting to create a consistent experience together. Just shoot us a message and we will work something out!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
3-9 learners per class
