Exploring Eureka Math Grade 1 Module 5 Lesson 5

This video tutorial covers first grade module five, lesson five, focusing on using tangrams to teach students about composing new shapes. The lesson includes an introduction to tangrams, a step-by-step guide to creating a tangram kit, and activities to enhance vocabulary and geometry skills. Students are encouraged to engage in creative activities by making shapes and animals with tangram pieces, fostering both learning and creativity.

What new shape vocabulary is introduced in this lesson?

• Circle

• Parallelogram

• Hexagon

• Rectangle

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

What is the main goal of the lesson?

• Memorizing the names of shapes

• Drawing perfect geometric shapes

• Learning advanced mathematics

• Composing new shapes from composite shapes

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CCSS.1.G.A.2

What classic puzzle is used in this lesson?

• Rubik's Cube

• Jigsaw puzzle

• Sudoku

• Tangram

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

How many pieces does a classic tangram have?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What is the first step in creating your own tangram kit?

• Measuring the sides of a square

• Drawing a trapezoid

• Cutting out a circle

• Folding a square along the diagonal

What shape do you get after folding a square along the diagonal and cutting?

• Two large rectangles

• Two large circles

• Two large squares

• Two large triangles

What is the purpose of letting students create their own tangram?

• To improve their cutting skills

• To practice using vocabulary in a practical context

• To enhance their understanding of geometry

• To test their memory on shapes

How can you create a trapezoid using tangram pieces?

• Using a square and a triangle

• Using two triangles

• Using a square and two triangles

• Using three triangles

Tags

CCSS.1.G.A.2

What creative task are students asked to do with their tangram pieces?

• Recreate a famous painting

• Design a new puzzle

• Create an animal shape

• Build the tallest tower

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CCSS.1.G.A.2

What should students do after making an animal with tangram pieces?

• Compare it with real animals

• Calculate the area of the animal

• Write a story about the animal

• Paint the tangram pieces