Classifying concrete object according to attributes - Mathematics Instructional Plan
Sort and Classify Objects Formative Assessment - Just in Time Quick Check, Teacher Notes, and Supporting Resources
Sorting Collections Mathematics Instructional Plan
This video is part of the Learn and Grow with WHRO TV series. Watch Brandon Thompson teach about sorting objects based on their attributes.
After reviewing tips for following instructions, students will use plane figures to create a mystery image using their teacher's algorithm. Unfortunately, the teacher's directions are not very precise. Students will lend a hand by giving detailed feedback to debug and clarify the set of ordered instructions to successfully build a snowman.
This video is part of the Learn and Grow with WHRO TV series. Watch Brandon Thompson teach about sorting.
After teaching about sorting objects, students will need some independent practice. In the classroom, students are often able to sort objects physically, but when they are learning online, they may need to do it by a computer program for the sake of teacher assessment. This Google slide deck has three attributes (shape, color, and size) for students to sort the pictures. It also contains some questions about sorting for discussion, whether students are in class or at home.
Students will create flowers using polygons with 3-10 sides, classify and arrange them, based on different attributes (SOL CS 4.5). This activity would be done with 4th graders, but it could be modified for 3rd or 5th grades. The students would work both individually and collaboratively.