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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Lesson Plan Format
Jessica Nagel & Jamie Mayo
Elementary Education
Math
Fifth Grade
Topic

Fifth Grade Geometry- Characteristics of Polygons

State PASS
Standards

Standard 3: Geometry - The student will apply

geometric properties and relationships. 1. Compare
and contrast the basic characteristics of circle and
polygons (triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons,
hexagons, heptagons, octagons).

ISTE Student
Standards

6. Technology Operations & Concepts

b. Select & use applications effectively and
productively.

Materials Needed

Learning Objectives

Prior Knowledge,
Bellwork, or
Pre-Lesson Work
Hook, Launch,
Anticipatory Set, or
Beginning of Lesson
Class Discussion or
Whole Class
Instruction
Dr. Jessica Koch

Notebook
Pencil
Poster Board (1 per group)
Construction Paper
Markers
Yarn
Scissors
Glue
Mobile Device
3-D Polygon Template

The student will be able to:

Psychomotor: Construct a Family Tree using polygons.
Affective: Cooperate and discuss in group activity.
Cognitive: Identify and recognize different polygons.

5 minutes

Have students write a list identifying

different shapes that they see in their
everyday lives.

5-10 minutes

Students watch video about polygons

and their characteristics.

20 minutes

Review polygons and their

characteristics in whole class
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instruction. (10 minutes)

Show and explain application iPolygon
on mobile device. Have students use
app to recognize and identify
polygons that the class discussed. (10
minutes)

Independent
Practice or Group
Work

10-15
minutes

Closure and
Summative
Assessment
(Evaluation of
student learning)

5 minutes

Follow Up

Assessments

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Have students work in groups of 3 and

construct a Polygon Family Tree
poster.
Teacher will walk around and assess
students understanding and assist
groups if needed
Differentiation: Draw a polygon on
separate sheets of paper to be made
into a polygon book.
Create 3-D model of given polygon
template.

Future

Embedded or
Future

Have students observe as the teacher

hangs the posters around the room.

Assess students understanding with a

quiz on polygons and their
characteristics on a later date.

List of everyday polygons

is a formal assessment of prior
knowledge.
Observing students using
iPolygon app is an informal
assessment of students
recognition of polygons.
As the teacher is walking
around the room observing the
different groups, he or she will
informally assess students
participation and
understanding.
Polygon posters are
formal assessments of
students ability to cooperate
and of their comprehension.
Future polygons quiz is a
formal assessment of students
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comprehension.
__ Excellent
__ Okay
__ Needs Improvement
What were your expectations
prior to teaching this lesson?
Evaluation of
Lesson

What went well?

What changes did you make as
you were teaching the lesson?
Why?
What would you do differently?

*The time is merely a suggestion based on a 45-55 minute period of time (normally middle school and high school).
Elementary school schedule depends on the subject. ELA/Reading is normally no less than a 90 minute block of
time.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO CONSIDER:

Classroom Management- describe how you will manage the lesson to
ensure students are on task. Consider possible distractions and how you
hope to limit these negative behaviors.
Possible Behaviors/Distractions:
Student exhibits apathy toward lesson:
Student exhibits disruptive behavior such as defiance, calling
out, or
talking to peers about off-topic things:
Student was not in class for previous lesson:
Student has a low or high achievement level compared to the
average
student in your class:
The office has interrupted your lesson multiple times:
Other distractions:
Student Learning Benefits- explain how teaching the lesson is beneficial
to student learning the way you have planned the lesson.

Dr. Jessica Koch

East Central University

iPolygon
1. Take out your mobile device.
2. Search and download iPolygon app.
3. Use iPolygon to identify the five polygons which will be represented on Polygon
Tree poster.

Dr. Jessica Koch

East Central University