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Begin with basic math facts assessment.

Then look at two shapes and talking about what kids notice about them. (ie. trapezoid and hexagon)

Introduce geometry choices and explain that students' job is to make discoveries!

1. pattern block fill-ins. Who can fill shape 1 with more than 22 shapes or less than 10? (or start on shape 2 or 3)

2. Ways to make different shapes: fill in hexagons, trapezoids, and rhombuses with different pattern blocks. How many ways are there to make a hexagon? A rhombus? A trapezoid? using pattern blocks

3. open exploration: you must make an interesting discovery you can share

End with some sharing