NC.K.g.1

Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of objects using positional terms.

Step 1: Lesson Standards & Learning Goals

Unpacking Clarification

In this standard, students describe objects in the environment using the names of shapes mentioned in NC.K.G.2 and NC.K.G.3. Students are expected to describe the relative positions of objects using positional terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind and next to. Students are not expected to master the concept of “to the left” and “to the right” in kindergarten.

*Note: The following shape names will need to be introduced with this standard: squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres

Sample Essential Questions

What words can be used to describe the position and location of shapes?

How can shapes be named and described?

How can you describe where something is using position words?

Vocabulary

environment
objects
positional terms
relative position
shapes
Shape names: squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, spheres
Positional words: above, below, beside, in front of, behind, next to

Students will be able to...

Describe objects in the environment using the names of shapes (see NC.K.G.2 and NC.K.G.3).
Describe relative location of objects in the environment using positional terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind and next to.
Begin using "to the left" and "to the right" to describe relative location. (Mastery not expected in K.)

Students will know...

Relative location means an approximate position in reference to another object.
Objects in the environment can be described using shape names.
Position is where an object is located.
Names of shapes: squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres
Positional terms such as: above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to

Step 2: Assessment

NCDPI Math Assessment Released Forms

- Grade K Math Assessment Practice Prompts
  - Geometry
- Grade K Released Summative Assessments

Tools 4 NC Teachers

Exit Tickets - G1

Step 3: Lesson Instructions

Possible Activating Strategies

Read aloud

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Teacher Resources

Tools for NC Teachers
- Cluster 1 Lessons
- Cluster 1 Tools4NCTeachers Additional Resource List
- Cluster 3 Lessons
- Cluster 4 Lessons
Math Expressions - (Barnes and Hearne)
Motivation Math
Think Up! Math
Eureka Math/Engage NY Resources
- Embarc Online (Eureka Math)
  - GK M2 Topic A: Two-Dimensional Flat Shapes
  - GK M2 Topic B: Two-Dimensional Solid Shapes
- Standards Alignment
- Zearn Math - Online Support Practice for Eureka Math (Requires free account)
North Carolina Collaborative for Mathematics Learning - Kindergarten Instructional Framework
NCDPI Resources
- Math Games Kindergarten
- Kindergarten Math Assessment Practice Prompts

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