Exploring Eureka Math Grade 1 Module 5 Lesson 3

This video tutorial is part of a first-grade lesson on three-dimensional shapes. It introduces students to 3D figures such as spheres, cones, cylinders, cubes, and rectangular prisms. The lesson emphasizes the importance of using real-life examples to make learning engaging. Students are encouraged to identify characteristics like faces, edges, and points. A scavenger hunt activity is suggested to help students find and discuss 3D shapes in their environment, enhancing their vocabulary and understanding of geometric concepts.

What activity is suggested to make learning about 3D shapes more engaging?

• Listening to shape-themed songs

• Bringing real-life examples

• Watching videos about shapes

• Drawing shapes on paper

What shape is a tennis ball considered to be?

• Sphere

• Cube

• Cylinder

• Cone

What characteristic does a cone have?

• It is perfectly round

• It has 6 faces

• It has 4 edges

• It has a pointed tip

What shape is a roll of toilet paper?

• Sphere

• Cylinder

• Cube

• Prism

How many faces does a cylinder have?

• It doesn't have any faces

• Four

• Two

• Three

What shape is a dice?

• Cube

• Cone

• Cylinder

• Sphere

What makes a rectangular prism different from a cube?

• All of the above

• The number of faces

• The shape of faces

• The edges length

What is the purpose of the scavenger hunt activity?

• To find and identify 3D shapes in the environment

• To memorize the names of shapes

• To draw shapes from memory

• To compete on who finds the most shapes

What additional benefit does the scavenger hunt offer?

• Enhancing competitive spirit

• Learning to navigate the environment

• Improving drawing skills

• Expanding vocabulary and discovering new shapes

How are students encouraged to use their vocabulary?

• By writing essays on shapes

• By talking about the characteristics of found shapes

• By singing songs about shapes

• By creating shape-themed art