Celebrate Black History while Classifying 2D Shapes – 5th Grade CCSS 5.G.B.3 & 4 and Florida BEST MA.5.GR.1.1
About This Product
Celebrating Black History while Classifying 2D Shapes Teaching Resource
'Celebrating Black History while Classifying 2D Shapes' is a unique teaching resource designed for 5th-grade students. Its purpose is to cater to both public school teachers and parents who home-school. This dual-focused product allows students to understand attributes of 2D shapes - a necessary part of the 5th-grade geometry syllabus - whilst also introducing them to the rich history and culture of Black Americans.
Included in this resource:
- Task cards presenting real-life scenarios that focus on notable Black American leaders.
- A PowerPoint slide pack that aids in teaching.
- The tool melds essential geometry lessons with important diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
This toolkit aligns with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), focusing primarily on standards pertaining to two-dimensional shape properties categorization; it also boosts Florida B.E.S.T Standards for Geometric Reasoning in actions!
The Celebrate Black History while Classifying 2D Shapes Resource Package includes:
- Printable math task cards:Filled with engaging word problems related to key figures from black history.
Also available as a coordinating PowerPoint file for classroom display ease! - Student recording sheets offered in three various formats .
A complete answer key:
Providing precise solutions or correct response options for every problem. - Two versatile printing choices; full color & black, and white – catering to your specific requirements.
In utilizing this resource in different mediums - either as a discussion tool during whole-group lessons (by projecting one problem at a time) or as task cards in small groups/independent practice exercises-, teachers have the ability to maximize students’ understanding pertaining 2D geometrical figures classification. This approach also promotes a deeper cultural appreciation within their learners.
What's Included
✅ PDF file with 16 printable math task cards featuring Black American leaders and elements of Black culture and history
✅ Coordinating PPT file to easily display individual word problems to discuss and solve together during a lesson
✅ Student Recording Sheets in three different formats
✅ Answer Key with the exact answer or possible correct responses for each problem
✅ PLUS two options to choose from for printing - full color and black & white