Students may compare and contrast how shapes fit together. They will manipulate and connect various shapes. They will display and present their sculptures, locating and identifying the shapes they used, and describing shapes' positions in space. String, tape, buttons, brads, quick-dry glue, etc., may be used to assemble sculptures. This will access knowledge and connect to familiar things that could be sculpted.
Wrap shapes such as boxes and cylinders in colored paper.
Give sculpture a finished look by mounting it on a cardboard base. A box lid or tablet back might be a good idea. Give the sculpture a title. Remind students to be prepared to tell about their sculpture using mathematical vocabulary. Students may encounter ZPD when investigating the construction of solid shapes.