Content Focus: Math – Number Corner (Bridges Curriculum)

Language Focus: Speaking, listening

Vocabulary Focus: area, multiplication, height, width, mosaic tiles

Standards: 

• 3.MD.7a Demonstrate that the area of a rectangle with whole-number side lengths can be found by multiplying the side lengths
• 3.MD.7b Find the area of a rectangle by multiplying its side lengths
• 3.MD.7b Represent the product of two numbers as the area of a rectangle with side lengths equal to those two numbers
• 3.MP.7 Look for and make use of structure
• 3.MP.8 Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning
• A.A.R.6.i: Describe–Describe details, subject matter, and the context of an artwork.
• A.A.Cr.5.i: Plan Brainstorm, discuss, and sketch ideas to solve an art problem.

 

Arts Integration: Use mosaic tiles to create an image that is a rectangle or square.

Lesson Objectives: 

• Find the area of a shape
• Use Mosaic Tiles to create a shape

 

Activities: 

• Students will learn about area through November Number Corner in 3rd grade Bridges curriculum. (Height X Width = Area)
• Warm and Cool colors will be reviewed with classroom teacher from Art class. Ask students what they already know from art class and expand on their learning (Visual needed)
• Teacher example will be shown and explained. Have students notice what I found the area of, how I incorporated color, and the overall image.
• Students will choose the area of their rectangle or square based on their design. They will need to determine the height and width and then find the area by multiplying those two numbers together.
• Students will pre plan their project on a sheet of graph paper. Make sure students are adding color, equations, and warm or cool color identification.
• Once students have planned their project they will begin creating. (Depending on the classroom set up grouping students may be easier to share tiles and glue)

 

Engagement/Introduction: 

• Students will be shown a teacher example.
• Students will be given examples of creations that are squares to spark ideas for students.
• Review of how to find the area of a shape.

 

Assessment Procedure: observation

Materials: tacky glue, canvasses, permanent markers (assorted colors), mosaic tiles

Supporting Documents: Presentation

Contact: Calista Schmidt (calista.schmidt@oshkosh.k12.wi.us)