Jenneke

Students explore parallel and perpendicular lines with this mapping activity that ties in nicely with social studies & geography. In one version, students are encouraged to make their own map and analyze the lines. In another version (typically given for homework), students analyze a completed map. Includes: *Directions *Checklist *Rubric *Homework/Alternate Version with extensions

Students will explore the properties of both line and rotational symmetry using 10 shapes in the context of a real-world problem. **Tiered & Differentiated** Includes three task cards: pink (least complex), orange (average complexity) and green (most complex). Differentiate by readiness. All students use the same materials (shapes A - J) and role analysis sheet (using R.A.F.T.S.). Also includes two challenge/extension pages for students that finish early.

This problem -- about Princess Pufferfish's castle -- explores area of irregular shapes using a grid. Students break the larger shape apart into familiar rectangles, parallelograms and triangles. The formulas are also given at the top for students that are generalizing to these. This fits in well with the Everyday Math - 4th grade - curriculum.