Congruent Figures

I had my students work alone with grid paper for about 5 minutes.  There are 6 different congruent shapes (including the one pictured on the paper), but I don't tell them that right away.  I told them to find as many as they could, most found from 1-3 alone in 5 minutes.  

Sheet of paper given to each student.

Drawing out shapes.

After the 5 minutes was up, we discussed as a class about other ways to find the figures.  Students started to discuss using something to act out the process so I gave them foam cubes (from the $1 bins at Target!)  After discussing, I let students work in pairs to compare answers for about 8 minutes.  When there was 2 minutes left, I told them they needed 6 figures total.

Cubes from Target!

Some students used a layer-effect to find the figures.

Other students used a puzzle-like strategy to solve.

Students using the doc cam to show figures to the class.

Doc cam picture on the wall.

Final paper with each of the 6 congruent figures.

May 2

Topic:  Tom and Jerry Cartoon


Question:  List 2 examples of simples machines that you saw in the cartoon and how they were used.  (Do this after you watch the cartoon!)

May 1

Topic:  Examples of Simples Machines


Question:  I'll show you pictures when the bell rings

April 30

Wm-up sheet is pg 126 (I think)


Topic:  Simple Machines


Question:  I'll ask when the bell rings

April 25

Topic: Free Fall Cup

Question:  At the bell

April 23

Topic: Project discussion

Question: pair and share project ideas

April 19

Topic Ball and Car


Question: Asked at bell