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GEOMETRY Parent Notes Standard Code Standard What does this standard mean? What can I do at home? Resources Geometry 1 Standard 1 (1.G.1) Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g. triangles are closed and three sided) verses attributes (such as color, orientation, overall size). Build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes. Early introductions to geometry include a basic understanding and ability to name shapes including triangles, squares, circles, and rectangles. In first grade, students need a more sophisticated vocabulary and understanding of the attributes of shapes. They should encounter a variety of shapes, which means that there should also be a variety of orientations, using different colors and sizes. Attention should be given to unfamiliar variants of shapes (i.e., obtuse triangles, rotated squares, etc.). Ask your child to find different shapes in your living room or kitchen. When you are out shopping allow them to point out a special shape And to find objects that fit the category. Count the sides of a triangle (always has three sides), sides of a square (always have four). Show the child that the shape does not change when its color, orientation, or overall size changes. Geometry Grade 1 Standard 2 (1.G.2) Compose shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half circles and quarter circles) or shapes (cubes, right As students gain knowledge in the identification of geometric attributes, they are then introduced to other shapes such as trapezoids, half-circles and quarter-circles. Ask your child to play with shapes (use blocks or paper shapes from construction paper). Help them to put the shapes together to make new shapes.