Kindergarten Unit 4: Math in our World

Unit Question 

Where do I recognize math in the world?

Essential Questions 

1. What is math?

2. Why is math important?

3. How do I use math?

4. Where do I recognize math?

5. How does math benefit me?

Big Ideas

1. Numbers- I use numbers to count and show position.
2. Patterns- I can use patterns to make sense of disorder.
3. Shapes- Shapes have specific names and properties.
4. Data - Words tell how things are alike and different. 

Home/School Connection

Optional resource

Sorting-Allow your students to practice their skills at home by helping to match socks.  This is an excellent opportunity to match by color, by style, or by owner

Numbers

6-8 Weeks

Big Idea 1: Numbers

Whole Group Introduction 

• Goodie Bags - This lesson is designed to provide kindergarten students explicit instruction on counting forward using something they love: Candy! Students will use the candy as a real-world example of a time when counting forward is a useful strategy, in the context of getting goodie bags ready for a birthday party.

• Counting Super Hero play and pause frequently during the song. During each pause, allow students the opportunity to call out the next number in the sequence.

•  Counting On Song- A fun song that shows counting forward from a different number as a strategy

• Hollabaloo- A song by Blazer Fresh that defines the symbols for greater than, less than, and equal to.

Center Ideas 

• Nearby Numbers- Counting on from a number by utilizing number order

• Missing Numbers - A partner game that utilizes flashcards to help students deduce the missing number

•  Number Muncher- A card game that focuses on greater than, less than, and equal

Key Resources

• Counting On Song- A Jack Hartmann song that practices counting on as a skill, using numbers that extend beyond 20

• Number Gators- A song that reinforces greater than, less than, and equal

• Sharing Equally- A video that focuses on making equal sets 

Mini-Lessons/ Re-engagement

• Count on Cup - Counting on from a given number using manipulatives

• The Doorbell Rang (Copyright?)- Acting out how to distribute equally

• Sharing Skittles- An activity using skittles to compare quantities 

Formative Assessment

• Counting on using Monster Manipulatives- Students will be thrilled to Count on using a number line and monster marker.
• Greater Than, Less Than dice game- Use the recording sheet and have students roll a die and compare the numbers 

Evidence of Understanding

• Count forward, from any given number.

• Represent whole numbers from 0 to 10 including numerals, pictures, real objects, and picture graphs, spoken words, and manipulatives.

• Using the words more than, less than, or equal to compare and order whole numbers, from 0 to 10

• Compose and decompose numbers up to 10

• Distribute equally a set of objects into at least two smaller equal sets. 

Big Idea 2: Patterns

Whole Group Introduction  

• Looking at Sorting Attributes with Balls - introduces sorting and classifying by attributes

• Sorting - Sorting by utilizing literature and anchor charts. Includes examples of “I can” charts 

Center Ideas

• Attribute Sorting - use buttons to sort by color, shape, simple attributes and combinations of attributes

• Sorting Coins - sorting coins by attributes

• Sorting Shapes- fantastic sorting shapes hands-on in the classroom , cards for the sort can be found here. 

Key Resources   

• Shoe Sorting - This large or small group activity encourages students to observe carefully, analyze, and make comparisons and predictions based on data they gather. Students will sort shoes by different attributes, such as how they fasten, color, size, and type of shoe (i.e., sneaker, boot, sandal, etc). They will then record their findings on a chart made from a shower curtain and count the shoes in each attribute category. Students will also collaborate with their peers to answer questions about their findings.

• Sort It Out - literature to teach sorting 

Mini/Lessons Re-engagement 

• Sorting Bugs -  Kids can sort the bugs by color, spots or size. You can tell them how to sort, ot let them decide for themselves. 

Formative Assessment

• Present students with a mixed assortment of manipulatives (cubes, bears, links, counters, etc.) Ask students to sort the objects. After sorting, ask students why certain objects are grouped together and record their explanation.  

Evidence of Understanding

• Sort and group up to 10 objects into a set based upon characteristics such as color, size, and shape. Explain verbally what the objects have in common.

   

Big Idea 4: Data

Whole Group Introduction  

• Graphing Attendance - a great discussion to start interpreting data from their own classroom attendance.  Students create an attendance graph and can use the graph to interpret data related to attendance. 
  

Center Ideas  

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• Sink or Float science Activity- A fun way for students to apply graphing skills. Graphs can make predictions or record results. Making Predictions. Graphing Results

• Will a Pumpkin Sink or Float?- Utilizing prediction, experiment, data collection, and interpretation, students will determine whether a pumpkin will sink or float.

• Graphing in a Variety of Ways - a fantastic assortment of graphing ideas of which the M&M graphing activity happens to be a favorite.  Using M&M’s to create and interpret a graph. 

Key Resources 

• Graphing Away - introducing data conclusions using a vimeo film and bar graph creation.  Think-pair-share are included for further analysis.

• Graphing Activities-Using everyday conversations in kindergarten to create graphs. 

Mini/Lessons RE-engagement  

• Pie Graphs and interpretation -Graphing utilizing  the story If You Give  A Mouse a Cookie 

Formative Assessment 

• Have students create a graph of colors in a fun-size package of skittles or M&Ms. Students share their results with their peers and teacher, using the graph to show what was in their package.

Evidence of Understanding

• Draw conclusions from real-object and picture graphs.