standard_description: Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right prisms.
problem_activity: Stage 4:  Grade 3 Shapes
Required Preparation
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
Shape Cards Grade 3
Triangle Cards Grade 3
Quadrilateral Cards Grade 3

Narrative
Students lay out the shape cards face up in rows. One partner chooses a shape. The other partner asks questions to figure out what shape they chose. Students work with polygons, with a focus on quadrilaterals.


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