If your classes are like
mine, the day before Christmas vacation involves survival mode.
Students are wild with
excitement about the break.
Teachers are exhausted,
stressed, and probably more excited about the break than the students. J
The classroom environment
lacks focus and motivation.
In strolls administration,
checking out what’s going on around the school.
Maybe they’re just antsy
and excited for the break, too?
Good thing you are
embracing the atmosphere and engaging students in a fun geometry review lesson!
Constructing giant
snowflakes is a hands-on way to keep students busy – and learning – on a notoriously wasted
day.
Here’s how it works:
Students sit in groups of
3.
Each group needs 6 pieces
of computer paper, scissors, tape/stapler, single hole puncher, yarn/string,
and a paperclip.
Lead your students
through the steps of constructing a giant snowflake.
Along the way, ask students
to classify shapes according to their attributes and ask other geometry-related
questions as appropriate for the age group of the students you teach..
Students are engaging in
active learning while they review geometric concepts.
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